Punique - Primitive oil lamp with pinched edges - 3rd / 2nd century BCE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Punic culture primitive oil lamp with pinched edges, dating to the 3rd–2nd century BC, in good condition with a conical base, provenance from a private Dutch collection.
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Primitive oil lamp with clipped edges
This oil lamp is an evolved form of the cup lamp, appearing in Phoenicia during the Bronze Age. Over the centuries, the orifice has progressively closed to form three openings. The base is conical, typical of the final evolution of this type of lamp after the fall of Carthage, in the second half of the 2nd century BCE.
Perfect condition of preservation - no restoration
Dimensions: Length 8.4 cm - Height 5.8 cm
Provenance: Private Dutch collection, assembled between 1970 and 1974 by a collector working for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and stationed in North Africa.
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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 TranslatePrimitive oil lamp with clipped edges
This oil lamp is an evolved form of the cup lamp, appearing in Phoenicia during the Bronze Age. Over the centuries, the orifice has progressively closed to form three openings. The base is conical, typical of the final evolution of this type of lamp after the fall of Carthage, in the second half of the 2nd century BCE.
Perfect condition of preservation - no restoration
Dimensions: Length 8.4 cm - Height 5.8 cm
Provenance: Private Dutch collection, assembled between 1970 and 1974 by a collector working for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and stationed in North Africa.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement 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 this takes more than a few days
All seller's objects are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
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
Punique
Century/timeframe
3ème / 2ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Primitive oil lamp with pinched edges - 3rd / 2nd century BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1974
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1974
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
