Graeco-Egyptian Head of Baubo Lamp
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D. A terracotta oil lamp formed as the head of Baubo, with a smiling, plump face, wavy locks and taenia, two circular apertures at either side of her neck, expression formed with semi-naturalistic features and large extended earlobes accommodating circular apertures; circular hole to reverse and oval hole to top of head; trace remains of white gesso; vintage collection label to reverse. 245 grams, 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.). with ink inscribed label '1.2.27 CAS (22)'.From the deceased estate of N.A.C.Embiriscos, UK, 1950-1969.with Christie's London, 25 April 2001, lot 249.Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]