Ancient Roman Terracotta - oil lamp in terra sigillata with relief decoration - 100 AD
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Roman oil lamp in salvage-sigillée ware with an embossed relief decoration from the 1st century AD, measuring 8.8 cm by 5.9 cm and in good condition.
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Roman oil lamp with decorative relief.
Roman oil lamp in beige sigillata ceramic. Volute with a strongly marked knop and a beak-shaped nose. The band is inclined inward, adorned with several relief circles. The disk is cupped, pierced with a vent. It is decorated with a bird on a branch.
Dating: from Tiberius to early Trajan, 1st century AD
Dimensions: length 8.8 cm - width 5.9 cm
Very good condition – Minor chips, otherwise intact.
Roman Empire, Italy
Provenance: France, P.O.E. Study
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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 TranslateRoman oil lamp with decorative relief.
Roman oil lamp in beige sigillata ceramic. Volute with a strongly marked knop and a beak-shaped nose. The band is inclined inward, adorned with several relief circles. The disk is cupped, pierced with a vent. It is decorated with a bird on a branch.
Dating: from Tiberius to early Trajan, 1st century AD
Dimensions: length 8.8 cm - width 5.9 cm
Very good condition – Minor chips, otherwise intact.
Roman Empire, Italy
Provenance: France, P.O.E. Study
The seller can prove the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration 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 organized. (Cultural Object Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller's objects are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting 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
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1er siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- oil lamp in terra sigillata with relief decoration - 100 AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
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.
