Ancient Roman, Empire Terracotta Lamp
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Ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp depicting a lion with prey, dating to the 4th–5th century AD, provenance from a German auction house.
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Description from the seller
Big roman oil lamp with lion with prey in its mouth
North African, probably Punic
Dimensions: 13 cm x 9 cm
4th-5th century AD
Condition: intact, see pictures
Provenance:German auction house
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Big roman oil lamp with lion with prey in its mouth
North African, probably Punic
Dimensions: 13 cm x 9 cm
4th-5th century AD
Condition: intact, see pictures
Provenance:German auction house
The seller guarantees that this piece was acquired legally.
See relevant documents from Catawiki.
The seller guarantees that they have the right to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are obtained
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
4th-5th century AD
Name of object
Lamp
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
