ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP WITH ROOSTER

Ca. 450-550 AD A mould-made redware oil lamp, a remarkable example of the Hayes II A type. This lamp boasts a solid lug handle and a recessed tondo, adorned with a left-facing rooster depicted in a walking motion. The discus features two filling holes encircled by a ridge, which extends around the nozzle to form a wide channel. The rounded nozzle itself is fitted with a large wick hole for optimal functionality. For similar see: The Getty Museum, Inventory Number 83.AQ.377.274.
Size: L:130mm / W:80mm ; 146g
Provenance: Private London collection, pre-2000s.

Estimate: GBP 400 - 600