C. 1st-2nd century AD

A nice example of a Roman oil lamp decorated with a dolphin in front of a rudder to central discus. It has a pierced loop handle to the back with incised linear patterns, and a rounded nozzle which is separated from the discus by a horizontal line, flanked by two dots. There is a retrograde makers mark to base which read, “ERONIM”.

Small nick to edge and in good condition, with strong colour and good detail.

Provenance: Ex G. P. Collection.

Ref: Lamps Antiques by Herve Dejean, planche 73, no. M186.

Size: 105mm length