Roman pottery palm frond oil lamp by Agricius

R91

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A moulded slip ware pottery oil lamp decorated with a pair of palm fronds within a stylised wreath border. The underside is incised with the abbreviated signature AGRI (for Agricius).

Culture:
Roman, North African colonies, c. 175-225 AD

Size:
4.4 x 10.6 cms

Condition:
General light surface wear otherwise intact

Provenance:
Ex. deceased estate, Cheshire, UK; acquired during the 1950’s/1960’s during travels in North Africa

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