Roman Bronze Lamp

Silenus Reclining on a Wine Skin

1st Century AD

ht: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) length 4 11/16 in. (11.8 cm.)

private German collection, 1980’s

#5455

Published: 

Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures XVI (New York, 2017) p. 31

Comparanda:

Bailey, Donald M; A catalogue of the lamps in the British Museum. v.4: lamps of metal and stone and lampstands (London, 1975-) no. Q3570, p.15, pl.11

The British Museum (online) mus. no. 1814,0704.211