Ancient Roman Bronze Oil lamp and reflector - Rome, 1st century AD.
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman bronze oil lamp with a pierced reflector, dating to the 1st century CE, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Roman bronze oil lamp
Elegant antique bronze lamp resting on a plinth. It features a tall perforated reflector.
The beak is elongated, ending with a small circular opening.
Dating: Roman Empire, 2nd/3rd century AD.
Length 12.4 cm - width 4.6 cm - bronze with green and brown patina. Very good condition - no restoration.
Provenance information: France, V.M.T. Study.
Previously: Private collection from the South of France established in the 1980s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen 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.
Translated by Google TranslateRoman bronze oil lamp
Elegant antique bronze lamp resting on a plinth. It features a tall perforated reflector.
The beak is elongated, ending with a small circular opening.
Dating: Roman Empire, 2nd/3rd century AD.
Length 12.4 cm - width 4.6 cm - bronze with green and brown patina. Very good condition - no restoration.
Provenance information: France, V.M.T. Study.
Previously: Private collection from the South of France established in the 1980s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen 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
1er siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Oil lamp and reflector - Rome, 1st century AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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.
