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Bronze Roman Oil Lamp Mercury and Flying Cranes Grand Tour

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. # nude male pompeii
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Two of the crane's beaks have the tip missing.
  • Seller Location:
    Rochester, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 46283 nude male pompeii1stDibs: LU1585234380992

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