Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Bronze oil lamp with a human-figure lid. - 11.4 cm
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Antique Roman Imperial bronze oil lamp with a human-figure lid, 11.4 cm high, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in good condition, with a lid possibly not original, provenance France, acquired in 2026 from Casa de subastas.
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Roman Imperial Bronze Oil Lamp with Human figure lid– 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman Imperial bronze oil lamp dating to the 1st to 3rd Century AD, featuring an elongated nozzle, rounded reservoir, looped handle, and a figural lid surmounted by a standing human figure. The bronze surface displays a dark brown-green patina with areas of mineral encrustation and age-related surface accretions. The lid is possibly not original to the lamp and may have been associated with it at a later date.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 11.4 cm height
Provenance: Acquired in France at an Auction House.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Roman Imperial Bronze Oil Lamp with Human figure lid– 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman Imperial bronze oil lamp dating to the 1st to 3rd Century AD, featuring an elongated nozzle, rounded reservoir, looped handle, and a figural lid surmounted by a standing human figure. The bronze surface displays a dark brown-green patina with areas of mineral encrustation and age-related surface accretions. The lid is possibly not original to the lamp and may have been associated with it at a later date.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 11.4 cm height
Provenance: Acquired in France at an Auction House.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Bronze oil lamp with a human-figure lid.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
11.4 cm
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
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.
