Ancient Roman Cnidian Terracotta Oil Lamp 70-120AD High Relief Lion Mid Imperial

Description

I
n high relief, a lion, facing right, mid roar; a ground line below; a single filling hole, with a band of raised lines and grooves towards the edge. Shortened, stylized volutes flanking nozzle, with large wick hole.
Period:
Mid Imperial
Date:
ca. A.D. 70–120
Culture:
Roman, Cnidian
Medium:
Terracotta; mold-made
Dimensions:
1" x 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
This item is listed to the best of my knowledge. I believe it is authentic, but the origin is unknown. It was acquired from the estate of John Kendrick II, an avid artifact enthusiast, with an enormous collection of authenticated artifacts. Some of his items were authenticated and sold to a variety of reputable dealers, however this item is untested and unauthenticated. The pieces without background information have ended up on eBay for a tiny fraction of the price. The listing details are a conclusion of my own knowledge and research but I am not an archeologist. Proper testing can be done and are potentially valuable.