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Antiquities Discussion Forums => Oil Lamps => Topic started by: Hamza F on April 28, 2020, 01:45:32 am

Title: Roman oil lamps - authentication
Post by: Hamza F on April 28, 2020, 01:45:32 am

Hi all

I recently acquired these three lamps, and was hoping someone would be able to assist me in determining whether or not they are genuine. I appreciate this may be difficult to do through a photo, but if there are any clear red flags I'd love to know.

Cheers

Title: Re: Roman oil lamps - authentication
Post by: okidoki on April 28, 2020, 05:09:19 am

Hi Hamza,

Welcome here

maybe show us it's dimensions and a picture from bottom

Title: Re: Roman oil lamps - authentication
Post by: Strobilus2 on May 04, 2020, 09:56:06 pm

I'm afraid all three lamps are crude fakes made for the tourist trade.