Lot 2261
A Very Fine Erotic Roman Lamp. Roman, late 1st-2nd century AD. A fine and compact object, the round lamp with short ovate nozzle and grooved and pierced fin handle. The stylized couple in high relief: the couple on a draped bed with short, turned legs. Seen in profile, the woman lays propped up on her elbows, her head bent forward, while her partner kneels before her, lifting her onto himself. Maker's inscription on base: "C CLO.SVC." Above and below, two circular, ringed bosses. Lamp choicely preserved, the red and brown slip mostly there, and fairly glossy. Cf. BMC Q979. Choice!
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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