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Roman terracotta oil lamp 'Tightrope walkers'
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Roman terracotta oil lamp 'Tightrope walkers'



Roman terracotta oil lamp 'Tightrope walkers'

Period: second half 1st century AD

Roman figurative terracotta oil lamp. The discus is framed by two raised concentric rings, in the centre a depiction of two dwarfs as tightrope walkers. The round lip is decorated with two volutes. Hairline crack on the front, otherwise in excellent condition.
Maker's mark on the bottom: L M ADIEC.
Ex private Belgian collection, acquired in the 1960's.

Diameter discus: 7,8 cm
Total length: 11 cm

Article code: 14-4214

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