Inv. n°: MMoCA730

Roman Pottery Oil Lamp Depicting an Erotic Scene ('Symplegma')

With voluted nozzle, the discus framed by an incised ring, molded with a lovemaking scene. The copulating couple depicted on a spindle-footed bed in draped room.

w. 9.5 x ø 7.3 cm

2nd-3rd century AD

Pottery

Provenance

  • Ex German collection
  • Acquired at Royal-Athena Galleries, 7th May 2011

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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