Ancient Roman, Empire Terracotta Sigilata Oil Lamp with Satyr 1st to 3rd Century AD - 10.4 cm
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Ancient Roman Empire Terra Sigillata oil lamp with a Satyr on the discus, 10.4 cm long, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, provenance Switzerland and acquired in 2026 from a private collection via an auction house, authentic and in good condition.
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Roman Terra Sigillata Oil Lamp with Satyr – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman terra sigillata oil lamp mould-made in reddish-orange clay, featuring on the discus a relief representation of a satyr, one of the mythological companions of Dionysus (Bacchus). The satyr’s pointed ears, bearded face and expressive features remain visible within the recessed central panel, surrounded by concentric moulded rings. The rounded body terminates in a short nozzle with a burned wick aperture, characteristic of Roman Imperial oil lamps. The piece shows an archaeological surface with stable deposits and light mineral encrustation consistent with long-term burial.
Material: Terra Sigillata (fine Roman red ware)
Dimensions: 10.4 cm length
Provenance: Acquired in Switzerland 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..
Roman Terra Sigillata Oil Lamp with Satyr – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman terra sigillata oil lamp mould-made in reddish-orange clay, featuring on the discus a relief representation of a satyr, one of the mythological companions of Dionysus (Bacchus). The satyr’s pointed ears, bearded face and expressive features remain visible within the recessed central panel, surrounded by concentric moulded rings. The rounded body terminates in a short nozzle with a burned wick aperture, characteristic of Roman Imperial oil lamps. The piece shows an archaeological surface with stable deposits and light mineral encrustation consistent with long-term burial.
Material: Terra Sigillata (fine Roman red ware)
Dimensions: 10.4 cm length
Provenance: Acquired in Switzerland 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..
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Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Sigilata Oil Lamp with Satyr 1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Switzerland
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10.4 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
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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