Ancient Roman, Empire Terracotta Late Antiquity oil lamp - 95 mm

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Late antique oil lamp from the Eastern Roman Empire, made of terracotta, 95 × 72 × 27 mm, dating to the 2nd–5th century AD, with remains of ware decoration, in excellent condition with a hairline crack, acquired in 2024 from a German art dealer (Munich) after 50 years in family ownership.

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Late antique oil lamp from the eastern Roman Empire, with remnants of textile decoration.

1st to 5th centuries AD

Condition: a hairline crack, otherwise intact.

PROVENANCE: Acquired in 2024 through the German art trade in Munich. Prior to that: in German family ownership for 50 years.

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Late antique oil lamp from the eastern Roman Empire, with remnants of textile decoration.

1st to 5th centuries AD

Condition: a hairline crack, otherwise intact.

PROVENANCE: Acquired in 2024 through the German art trade in Munich. Prior to that: in German family ownership for 50 years.

The invoice is available and will be sent along.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
2. - 5. Jh. n. Chr.
Name of object
Late Antiquity oil lamp
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Excellent
Height
95 mm
Width
72 mm
Depth
27 mm
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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