Ancient Roman Bronze oil lamp - 1st / 3rd century AD
04
days
17
hours
31
minutes
08
seconds
Current bid
€ 50
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 380 - € 450
13 other people are watching this object
 Bidder 4136 | €50 | |
|---|---|---|
 Bidder 5756 | €45 | |
 Bidder 1646 | €40 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 122986 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Roman bronze oil lamp dating to the early Roman Empire (1st century CE), with a circular base, elongated spout ending in a circular mouth, a central moulded hole, a circular rear retaining ring, 8.9 cm long by 3.6 cm wide, dark green patina, and in excellent condition with no restoration.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Roman Bronze Oil Lamp
Elegant antique bronze lamp resting on a circular base.
The beak is elongated, with a curved shape, ending in a circular mouthpiece.
Large central molded hole. At the back, a circular retaining ring.
Date: Roman Empire, around the 1st century AD.
Length 8.9 cm - width 3.6 cm - Bronze with dark green patina.
Excellent condition - no restoration
Provenance information: Germany, Galerie H.G.R.
Previous provenance: important private Germanic collection of Roman and Gallo-Roman archaeology.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRoman Bronze Oil Lamp
Elegant antique bronze lamp resting on a circular base.
The beak is elongated, with a curved shape, ending in a circular mouthpiece.
Large central molded hole. At the back, a circular retaining ring.
Date: Roman Empire, around the 1st century AD.
Length 8.9 cm - width 3.6 cm - Bronze with dark green patina.
Excellent condition - no restoration
Provenance information: Germany, Galerie H.G.R.
Previous provenance: important private Germanic collection of Roman and Gallo-Roman archaeology.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1er / 3ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Bronze oil lamp - 1st / 3rd century AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Sold by
Disclaimer
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
