Late Roman/Early Byzantine Pottery Lantern - 12 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
Oil lamp with a foliage frieze motif and a geometric motif at the center.
Material: terra cotta, pottery
Culture: period 4th-6th century BCE
Dimensions: length 12 cm, width 7 cm, height 4 cm including the handle.
Excellent condition.
Provenance: private family collection dating from 1970.
The entire collection was examined in 2022 by Ms. Monique BEYROUTHI, archaeology expert.
An oil lamp from ancient Rome was a common object, essential in ancient Rome used for illumination.
These lamps were primarily made of terracotta.
Oil was poured in and a wick protruded, serving as fuel.
Lamps varied often; they indicated the owner's social status, beliefs, and bore numerous drawings: animals, floral motifs, figures (Gods, Goddesses)...
Lamps were widespread throughout the Roman Empire and are often found in tombs.
Oil lamp with a foliage frieze motif and a geometric motif at the center.
Material: terra cotta, pottery
Culture: period 4th-6th century BCE
Dimensions: length 12 cm, width 7 cm, height 4 cm including the handle.
Excellent condition.
Provenance: private family collection dating from 1970.
The entire collection was examined in 2022 by Ms. Monique BEYROUTHI, archaeology expert.
An oil lamp from ancient Rome was a common object, essential in ancient Rome used for illumination.
These lamps were primarily made of terracotta.
Oil was poured in and a wick protruded, serving as fuel.
Lamps varied often; they indicated the owner's social status, beliefs, and bore numerous drawings: animals, floral motifs, figures (Gods, Goddesses)...
Lamps were widespread throughout the Roman Empire and are often found in tombs.
Details
Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/timeframe
4th-6th century AD
Name of object
Lantern
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
2003
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
12 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
7 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
4 cm
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.
