Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Fortuna. Spanish Export License - 4 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 550 - € 650
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Description from the seller
Diadem inclined inward, decorated with several circles in relief, deep basin. The disc is cup-shaped and perforated with a ventilation hole. It is decorated with a high relief depicting the goddess Fortuna holding a cornucopia.
Provenance: Formerly collected in Paris 60 years ago.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws related to cultural property ownership. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will ensure that any necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged; he will inform the buyer about the status of these if it takes more than a few days.
Diadem inclined inward, decorated with several circles in relief, deep basin. The disc is cup-shaped and perforated with a ventilation hole. It is decorated with a high relief depicting the goddess Fortuna holding a cornucopia.
Provenance: Formerly collected in Paris 60 years ago.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws related to cultural property ownership. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will ensure that any necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged; he will inform the buyer about the status of these if it takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Late 2nd century to early 3rd century AD
Name of object
Oil Lamp with Fortuna. Spanish Export License
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Very good
Height
4 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
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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.
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.
