Ancient Roman Bronze Double Oil Lamp
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Ancient Roman bronze double oil lamp, dating to the c. 2nd Century A.D., measuring 15 cm long with a ring foot, two long volute nozzles and two top loops for a hanging chain, intact and cleaned to the first layer of ancient patina, provenance from an English private collection and London auction in the 1990s, with a Certificate of Authenticity and legal export assurances for the EU.
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Description from the seller
The central round discus cast with engraved rays, two long volute nozzles. Standing on a ring foot. Two loops at the top for a hanging chain.
Size: 15 cm L - 5 7/8 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact, cleaned to the first layer of ancient patina
Provenance: English private collection, acquired at London auction in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
The central round discus cast with engraved rays, two long volute nozzles. Standing on a ring foot. Two loops at the top for a hanging chain.
Size: 15 cm L - 5 7/8 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact, cleaned to the first layer of ancient patina
Provenance: English private collection, acquired at London auction in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Double Oil Lamp
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Exellent, cleaned to the first layer of ancient patina
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
