1st-2nd century AD
Culture: Ancient Egypt, Greco-Roman
Period
Material: Terracotta
Object: "Frog" type oil lamp. 1st-2nd century AD. 6.2 cm L.
Century/ Timeframe: 1st-2nd century AD Condition: Good condition
"Frog" type oil lamp
Ancient Egypt, Roman period, 1st-2nd century AD
Terracotta
6.2 cm L.
CONDITION: Good condition.
PROVENANCE: Private collection of Mrs A. V., born in Egypt in 1906, Paris, France.
Ancient Roman lamps were small utensils, 
normally made from terracotta, which were used by the ancient Romans to provide artificial light. They were fuelled by olive oil and had from one to a dozen wicks. Some had handles so they could be moved easily from one room to another. They could also be carried by participants in ritual activities or by actors in plays.
Lamps could be decorated with erotic scenes, with gladiators, mythological figures and floral motifs. They were turned out en masse using moulds rather than being hand crafted.
DOCUMENTS: Provided of export license issued by the Ministry of Culture.
Ancient Roman lamps were small utensils,