C. 2nd-3rd century AD

A nice large Roman oil lamp decorated with the bust of goddess Luna facing left to central discus, within an incised border. It has a lug handle and a heart shaped nozzle with linear pattern to the reverse. The shoulders are decorated with a laurel-wreath, and concentric circles to the base.

Of a large size with good colour and detail.

Ref: Lamps Antiques by Herve Dejean, planche 98, no: M237.

Provenance: Ex G. P. Collection.

Size: 124mm length