Roman Oil Lamp: Philosopher
An ancient Roman pottery oil lamp with an image of a seated philosopher in the center discus. Ca. 1st - 2nd century AD. Length: 3 5/8 in. (9 cm). cf.: Donald M. Bailey, A Catalogue of the Lamps in the British Museum. II. Roman Lamps made in Italy. London: The Trustees of the British Museum, 1980, pl. 12, Q 875. Formerly in the George R. Francoeur Trust, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, #488.
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