COLLECTION OF ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMPS WITH EROTIC SCENES Ca. AD 1 - 300. A collection of three terracotta oil lamps, including, from the left, a mould made example of Loeschcke type IV with rounded nozzle, plain shoulder, and volutes at the base; the discus shows a couple engaged in intercourse, with the filling hole positioned in the lower field. In the centre, a Loeschcke type VIII lamp with carinated body, voluted nozzle, and ovule decoration around the shoulder; the discus depicts a couple in an erotic embrace, and the filling hole is set slightly off-centre. On the right, a Loeschcke type I lamp with angular voluted nozzle and grooved shoulder; the discus contains a scene of two lovers in an erotic act, with the filling hole placed below. For similar see: C. S. Lightfoot, The Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art, Terracotta Oil Lamps, Cat. 395; Christie's, Live Auction 9050, Antiquties, Lot 50; The J. Paul Getty Museum, Object Number: 83.AQ.377.395. Size: 90-105mm x 60-75mm; Weight: 255g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. NYC. collection; Ex. F. F. collection, NYC. Acquired from Antique Arena Inc. NY. 9/18/16, lot #1035, from a private west coast collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.