Ancient Roman Oil lamp - Bust of Selene on a crescent - Pottery mark SVRTEPI - 2nd century AD
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Roman oil lamp in brown engobe ceramic with a circular reservoir and a high-relief bust of Selene on a crescent moon, the potter’s mark SVRTEPI, dating to the 2nd century AD.
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Description from the seller
Roman ceramic oil lamp with brown slip. Circular reservoir, round spout, grooved handle pierced with a large hole.
The disc is concave, bounded by two circles. It is richly decorated with a bust of Séléné in high relief on a crescent moon.
Under the base, a pottery park 'SVRTEPII'.
This name appears for the first time in Dacia. It is attested in Italy, where it appears in several variants, such as SVRTEPI, to be read as SYRTEPI, or SVRIEPIE. The variant SYRTEPI, to be read as SYRTERI, also appears in the collection of the Mainz museum.
A similar model is exhibited at the Louvre Museum.
The link directs to a collection item on the Louvre's website: https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010266291.
Very good state of preservation - slight restoration
Dating: 2nd century AD (120/180 AD).
Provenance: Collection of architect K.-H. S. (1926-2017), Cologne, acquired between 1966 and 1971 from Van Ham, Cologne.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
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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.
Translated by Google TranslateRoman ceramic oil lamp with brown slip. Circular reservoir, round spout, grooved handle pierced with a large hole.
The disc is concave, bounded by two circles. It is richly decorated with a bust of Séléné in high relief on a crescent moon.
Under the base, a pottery park 'SVRTEPII'.
This name appears for the first time in Dacia. It is attested in Italy, where it appears in several variants, such as SVRTEPI, to be read as SYRTEPI, or SVRIEPIE. The variant SYRTEPI, to be read as SYRTERI, also appears in the collection of the Mainz museum.
A similar model is exhibited at the Louvre Museum.
The link directs to a collection item on the Louvre's website: https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010266291.
Very good state of preservation - slight restoration
Dating: 2nd century AD (120/180 AD).
Provenance: Collection of architect K.-H. S. (1926-2017), Cologne, acquired between 1966 and 1971 from Van Ham, Cologne.
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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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2ème Siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Oil lamp - Bust of Selene on a crescent - Pottery mark SVRTEPI - 2nd century AD
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
1966
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.
