Lot 728
Roman Discus Lamp with Busts of Isis and Serapis. Asia Minor, c. 175-225 AD. Lamp of same type as preceding, with sharply molded busts of Isis and Serapis regarding each other. Both wear chiton and mantle; Isis with crown of moon disc, twin feathers, and bull horns, while Serapis radiate and wearing modius. Impressed on the bottom, the lamp's foot, a four line inscription in Greek designating the lamp's manufacturer. Lamp intact with moderate wear, much of the brown glaze remaining. Length: 4-5/8". Bold, provincial art. A good lamp.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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