The modern depictions of loose Roman morals may be exaggerated but they are, nonetheless, based on a true core. Especially the Romans point of view towards erotic, public nudity, coitus and prostitution was pretty open-minded compared to today. So, it does not come as a surprise that images of the naked human form were as widely found as advertisements for brothels and prostitutes. But Romans also enjoyed erotic scenes at home - they loved to decorate the objects of daily use with naughty pictures and relief. The same is true for oil lamps.
Given this particular Roman interest as well as the fact that the piece at hand is modeled after a real archaeological find make the oil lamp at hand 100% authentic.
By making a purchase you not only gain a niece and naughty piece of decoration but also a fully functional Roman oi lamp.
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