Ancient Roman Decorative oil lamp - Winged Victory - 1st century BC

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Description from the seller


Roman oil lamp made of ceramic covered with a beige-orange engobe.
Circular reservoir, rounded spout. The band is decorated with two raised volutes.
The disk is adorned with a winged victory walking to the right, holding a staff and a shield.
Dimensions: length 11.3 cm - width 8.4 cm.
Lamp in excellent condition - some calcium deposits
Roman Empire, Italy
Dating: 1st century BC, the principate of Augustus.
Excellent condition - no restoration.

Provenance: France, Galerie D.H.Y.
French collection transmitted by inheritance

The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
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The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
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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.
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Roman oil lamp made of ceramic covered with a beige-orange engobe.
Circular reservoir, rounded spout. The band is decorated with two raised volutes.
The disk is adorned with a winged victory walking to the right, holding a staff and a shield.
Dimensions: length 11.3 cm - width 8.4 cm.
Lamp in excellent condition - some calcium deposits
Roman Empire, Italy
Dating: 1st century BC, the principate of Augustus.
Excellent condition - no restoration.

Provenance: France, Galerie D.H.Y.
French collection transmitted by inheritance

The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed 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.
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Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1er siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
Decorative oil lamp - Winged Victory - 1st century BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
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