Ancient Roman, Empire Terracotta Oil Lamp 1st to 3rd Century AD - 7.8 cm (No reserve price)
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Oil Lamp 1st to 3rd Century AD from the Ancient Roman Empire, terracotta, 7.8 cm high, 51.8 g, in good original condition, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD.
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Roman Imperial Oil Lamp – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman Imperial terracotta oil lamp with a compact rounded body, recessed discus and projecting nozzle with a large wick opening. The lamp preserves an archaeological surface with visible mineral deposits and earthen encrustations, together with traces of its original reddish-orange clay beneath the surface. Its simple undecorated form and practical construction are characteristic of Roman domestic lighting vessels used throughout the Imperial period.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 7.8 cm
Weight: 51.8 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany 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.
Roman Imperial Oil Lamp – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman Imperial terracotta oil lamp with a compact rounded body, recessed discus and projecting nozzle with a large wick opening. The lamp preserves an archaeological surface with visible mineral deposits and earthen encrustations, together with traces of its original reddish-orange clay beneath the surface. Its simple undecorated form and practical construction are characteristic of Roman domestic lighting vessels used throughout the Imperial period.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 7.8 cm
Weight: 51.8 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany 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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Oil Lamp 1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
7.8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
