Ancient Roman, Empire Terracotta Lamp
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Terracotta lamp from the Ancient Roman Empire dating to the 1st–2nd century A.D. from North Africa, Loeschcke 8 type with workshop mark M NOVIVST Marcus Novius Justinus; dimensions 11 × 7.5 cm; condition Excellent and Intact; acquired in 2025 from a French auction house in Paris, from an old French collection.
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Description from the seller
Rare roman lamp with dwarf and amphora
A high quality portrait!
Date: 1st- 2nd century A.D, North Africa
Dimensions: 11 cm x 7,5 cm
Type: Loeschcke 8
On the underside workshop mark of the M NOVIVST, Marcus Novius Justinus
Provenance: French auction house, Paris, from an old French collection
Condition: intact, see the pictures
Die Echtheit zeitlich unbegrenzt garantiert.
Eine Ausfuhrgenehmigung für die Europäische Union ist verfügbar.
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Rare roman lamp with dwarf and amphora
A high quality portrait!
Date: 1st- 2nd century A.D, North Africa
Dimensions: 11 cm x 7,5 cm
Type: Loeschcke 8
On the underside workshop mark of the M NOVIVST, Marcus Novius Justinus
Provenance: French auction house, Paris, from an old French collection
Condition: intact, see the pictures
Die Echtheit zeitlich unbegrenzt garantiert.
Eine Ausfuhrgenehmigung für die Europäische Union ist verfügbar.
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
1st century A.D
Name of object
Lamp
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
