Late Roman/Early Byzantine Bronze Candlestick - Tripod stand for Oil Lamp
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Bronze Late Roman to Early Byzantine candlestick, a tripod stand for an oil lamp, dating to the 6th–8th century AD, with a height of about 24 cm and a base width of 11.5 cm, olive‑green patina with cuprite, in good condition with one missing base knob, acquired in 2021 in the Netherlands, certificate of authenticity available on request, and EU shipping only.
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Late Roman to early Byzantine beautiful and elegant style bronze candlestick - tripod stand for an oil lamp. The rounded feet are in the shape of paws of an animal; a heavy, skirt-like form is draped around the legs.
Above that is an elegant, columnar stem with various disc-like forms along its length. The mid section of the stem is hexagonal shaped. It is capped by a steep-walled, circular drip pan with a spike through it to attach to a bronze oil lamp or to function as a candle.
Height: ± 24 cm
Width: ± 11,5 cm (base)
Condition: very good and solid condition. One small knob from the base skirt is missing. Fantastic olive-green and smooth patina with areas of cuprite. Some signs of wear, consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
HISTORY
Bronze lamps and candlesticks were a sign of luxury and were reserved for the elite and wealthier classes. They were safeguarded and passed down as precious heirlooms for several generations.
Byzantine lamps were a continuation of the Roman lamps. The rising influence of Christianity and increased use in Byzantine churches changed the decorative elements and iconography.
The style was popular and several production centers for it arose; ultimately they were distributed widely throughout the Eastern Roman Empire, reaching Asia Minor and even Central Europe.
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Late Roman to early Byzantine beautiful and elegant style bronze candlestick - tripod stand for an oil lamp. The rounded feet are in the shape of paws of an animal; a heavy, skirt-like form is draped around the legs.
Above that is an elegant, columnar stem with various disc-like forms along its length. The mid section of the stem is hexagonal shaped. It is capped by a steep-walled, circular drip pan with a spike through it to attach to a bronze oil lamp or to function as a candle.
Height: ± 24 cm
Width: ± 11,5 cm (base)
Condition: very good and solid condition. One small knob from the base skirt is missing. Fantastic olive-green and smooth patina with areas of cuprite. Some signs of wear, consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
HISTORY
Bronze lamps and candlesticks were a sign of luxury and were reserved for the elite and wealthier classes. They were safeguarded and passed down as precious heirlooms for several generations.
Byzantine lamps were a continuation of the Roman lamps. The rising influence of Christianity and increased use in Byzantine churches changed the decorative elements and iconography.
The style was popular and several production centers for it arose; ultimately they were distributed widely throughout the Eastern Roman Empire, reaching Asia Minor and even Central Europe.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/ Timeframe
6th - 8th century AD
Name of object
Candlestick - Tripod stand for Oil Lamp
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2021
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2021
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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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.
