Description

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Negro Head, Alexandria, ca. 3rd Century AD. Pottery lamp in the form of a head facing upwards in a mischievous manner, lips held in a slight grin, the eyes and ears prominent. Rounded voluted nozzle below the chin.

Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 891.

Mr. Hamer was in the US State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966.

Found: Holy Land. L. 4" W. 2" (10 cm x 5 cm)..