Roman lamp, 5th century AD
Terracotta
Length: 9.3cm
11699
The tondo decorated in raised relief with two running horses pulling a biga, only the front wheel visible. The central scene is bordered by three concentric circles, a scroll-like volute...
The tondo decorated in raised relief with two running horses pulling a biga, only the front wheel visible. The central scene is bordered by three concentric circles, a scroll-like volute either side of the wick projection. Makers mark on the underside in the form of a slippered footprint. The surface roughly covered in a black brown slip. Intact, many minor chips and surface abrasions.
Provenance
Art market, London, UK
Charles Ede Ltd, London, UK; acquired 3rd April 1986, stock no.7322
Nigel Massey, Wiltshire, UK; acquired from the above 27th March 1990
