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4503 - A pair of Roman Terra Chiara oil lamps, 1st–4th century CE. Two Roman Terra Chiara oil lamps, both of which have a handle on the back. The discus depicts a well-known Old Testament biblical scene, known as “The Spies of Canaan.” It depicts two men carrying a massive cluster of grapes, tied to a stick that the men carry on their shoulders. The shoulder features a vine-scroll motif. The second discus depicts a narrative scene from the Old Testament, specifically the Book of Daniel, in which three Hebrew youths stand before an angelic figure. The shoulder surrounding the central scene features an alternating rosette and floral pattern. (14.0–14.2 cm) Provenance: Private Dutch collection, acquired between 1970 and 1974 by a collector working for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stationed in North Africa. [2]
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A pair of Roman Terra Chiara oil lamps, 1st–4th century CE. Two Roman Terra Chiara oil lamps, both of which have a handle on the back. The discus depicts a well-known Old Testament biblical scene, known as “The Spies of Canaan.” It depicts two men carrying a massive cluster of grapes, tied to a stick that the men carry on their shoulders. The shoulder features a vine-scroll motif. The second discus depicts a narrative scene from the Old Testament, specifically the Book of Daniel, in which three Hebrew youths stand before an angelic figure. The shoulder surrounding the central scene features an alternating rosette and floral pattern. (14.0–14.2 cm) Provenance: Private Dutch collection, acquired between 1970 and 1974 by a collector working for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stationed in North Africa. [2]
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Archaeological and Pre-Columbian ArtAuction house
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