190 - Roman Terracotta Mask Oil Lamp. Excavated by Frederick George Hilton Price

Roman Terracotta Mask Oil Lamp. Excavated by Frederick George Hilton Price 1st-2nd century A.D. Hollow-formed with a bulbous cap forming the handle, with pierced lugs above and below at the rear and two more pierced lugs flanking the cheeks; body formed as a comic theatrical mask with a large open mouth; filling holes in the mouth, volute nozzle below the chin; flat oval base with maker's stamp 'QNMVICE' and old findspot label 'from F.F[.]r Esq. Sabdown 23.3.96'; accompanied by a printed reference sheet for the maker. Cf. Bussi re, J., Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, p.435 and 440, nos.594, 601-603, for similar. Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 7th October 2026-9th December 2026; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display. 94 grams, 12.7 cm wide (5 in.). Excavated by Frederick George Hilton Price (1842-1909) from the Roman villa at Morton, near Sandown, Isle of Wight, 1880-1883; his manuscript label, dated March 1896. with Gorringes, 2025. Acquired by the current owner from the above. The maker is believed to be the Italian Quintus Numi[.] Cell[.]. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.