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Offline Matthew M3

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Leda and the swan oil lamp
« on: May 11, 2017, 04:55:27 am »
Hello,

I know the general info on this oil lamp, being Roman and 1st to 3rd century.

I was just wondering if anyone had any additional info on this type? Being Leda and the Swan, was it likely from the Greek part of the empire? Was this type common in every day households or was it more the middle class that used these types?

Any info would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Matt

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Re: Leda and the swan oil lamp
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2017, 12:38:28 pm »
Designs based on Greek mythology were common across the Empire (and before).  No reason to assume it is from the East.  The volute design (the lamp's mouth) is typical Roman so it could have produced in Italy.

This form of lamp is common in the graves of normal people.  It was likely used by them daily too.  There were cheaper types available for the really poor, but this sort of lamp would not indicate particular wealth.

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Re: Leda and the swan oil lamp
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2017, 01:37:37 am »
Thanks for that.

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Re: Leda and the swan oil lamp
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2017, 10:25:02 am »
The style and fabric of this specific lamp suggest it was made in south-eastern Europe or western Asia Minor during the middle of the 1st century AD but, as Shawn noted, the motif was by no means limited to only the regions with a stronger Greek influence.
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Re: Leda and the swan oil lamp
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2017, 06:09:43 pm »
Thank you very much for that information.

 

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