Ancient Roman Oil lamp decorated with an athlete - 1st or 2nd century AD.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 380 - € 450
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Roman oil lamp in beige ceramic with a brown engobe, a circular reservoir and round nozzle, a full handle, a band of incised lines, and a disc decorated with an athlete; dating to the 1st–2nd century CE, 11.1 cm long by 8.3 cm wide, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Roman oil lamp in beige ceramic with brown slip.
Circular reservoir, round spout, full handle. The band is decorated with a series of incised lines.
The disc is delimited by two circles in high relief. It is decorated with an athlete.
Dimensions: length 11.1 cm - width 8.3 cm
Lamp in excellent condition - no restoration
Roman Empire, Italy
Dating: 1st/2nd century AD
Provenance information: France, A.A.
Previous provenance history, French private collection.
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 (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
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 in beige ceramic with brown slip.
Circular reservoir, round spout, full handle. The band is decorated with a series of incised lines.
The disc is delimited by two circles in high relief. It is decorated with an athlete.
Dimensions: length 11.1 cm - width 8.3 cm
Lamp in excellent condition - no restoration
Roman Empire, Italy
Dating: 1st/2nd century AD
Provenance information: France, A.A.
Previous provenance history, French private collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
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
1er/2ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Oil lamp decorated with an athlete - 1st or 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
1990
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.
