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Bronze Roman Oil Lamp Mercury and Flying Cranes Grand Tour

19th Century

About the Item

Roman verdigris bronze oil lamp. Flying cranes with running Mercury. After the original found in Pompeii. This lamp base would originally have had small oil lamps hanging from the crane's beak. 19th century grand tour.
  • Creation Year:
    19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Two of the crane's beaks have the tips missing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Rochester, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 46283 nude male pompeii1stDibs: LU1650211623962
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