Ca. 200-300 AD. A charming cast-bronze statuette of a bear standing on its two slender back legs and holding a round and shallow container to be filled with oil. The bear’s body is detailed by a series of incised impressions meant to imitate the curls in natural fur, whilst its face is rendered with naturalistic features. Oil lamps were the most common items in Roman Empire, and essential for the day to day life, as the only source of light. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: D: 13.26mm / US: 2 / UK: D; 8gProvenance: Property of a London collector A.J. Acquired from Rasoul Gallery, Mayfair, 1996. Formerly in an old European family collection formed in the late 70s.