56. Roman cone-shaped lamp, c.4th-5th century AD
Glass
Height: 10.7cm
11393 IVP
£ 2,200.00
Further images
Free-blown in clear, olive-green glass. The highly polished, conical body has a gentle constriction before the upward flaring cut-off rim, the thick base is rounded and contains a bubble of...
Free-blown in clear, olive-green glass. The
highly polished, conical body has a gentle
constriction before the upward flaring
cut-off rim, the thick base is rounded and
contains a bubble of air, around the body a
single wheel-cut, horizontal band. A small
chip from the lip repaired, otherwise intact.
Provenance
Joseph Maudslay, Esq.; acquired between 1903-1906The Property of the late Joseph Maudslay Esq; Sothebys, London, 14th November 1966
Dr R.M. Lawrence, Los Angeles, California, USA; acquired from the above
Private collection, California, USA; by descent from their parents
Joseph Maudslay was General Superintendent in charge of the construction of the Assuan-Luxor Railway Line, (1903-1906). The headquarters were at Minia, where he shared a house with Mr Howard Carter. This bowl was collected during this period.
