Bronze with green patina
Dim. 14,7 x 5,8 cm
Roman art, XNUMXst century
Origin
Private collection, acquired from Galerie Sasson Ancient Art, 2013
For a similar typology
WALTERS, HB, Catalog of the Greek and Roman Lamps in the British Museum, Oxford University Press, London, 1914, pl.1, n°9
For similar iconography
Bronze statuette of Grotesque, Louvre Museum, Paris, Br 4227
The thumb grip, fill mouthpiece is located at the back of the character's body. In a squatting position, the upper body rests on its exaggerated phallus which serves as a beak. It is characterized by emaciated limbs, a prominent rib cage and a face with disharmonious features, typical of these representations.
Beautiful dark patina.
A Roman bronze oil lamp in the shape of a Grotesque. 1st century AD
5,8 x 1,69in.
The thumb grip, the nozzle is located at the back of the character's body. In a squatting position, the upper body rests on its exaggerated phallus which serves as a beak. It is characterized by emaciated limbs, a prominent rib cage and a face with disharmonious features, typical of these representations.
Beautiful dark patina.
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