Ancient Roman Ceramic Large oil lamp - Winged Eros holding a sceptre - 13.5 cm - 1st century AD.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 700 - € 800
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Roman antique ceramic oil lamp, 13.5 cm long, with a high-relief scene of a nude winged Eros holding a sceptre, dating to the late Augustan to Tibero period (1st century BC/1st century AD), in good condition.
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Magnificent and large Roman oil lamp in ceramic with a high-relief decoration. Circular reservoir, ogival spout flanked by two volutes. The band is bounded by two circles, adorned with a frieze of egg motifs. The disk is concave, pierced by a small filling hole. It is decorated with a high-relief scene depicting a nude winged man (Eros) holding an imposing scepter. The impression of the decoration is of excellent quality; the details are precise. This type of scene is very rare. Dimensions: Length 13.5 cm - width 8.6 cm. Roman Empire, Italy. Dating: from late Augustan to Tiberius (-27 / +37) - 1st century BCE / 1st century CE. Perfect condition of preservation - no restoration.
Provenance: Germany, gallery R.T.B..
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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 TranslateMagnificent and large Roman oil lamp in ceramic with a high-relief decoration. Circular reservoir, ogival spout flanked by two volutes. The band is bounded by two circles, adorned with a frieze of egg motifs. The disk is concave, pierced by a small filling hole. It is decorated with a high-relief scene depicting a nude winged man (Eros) holding an imposing scepter. The impression of the decoration is of excellent quality; the details are precise. This type of scene is very rare. Dimensions: Length 13.5 cm - width 8.6 cm. Roman Empire, Italy. Dating: from late Augustan to Tiberius (-27 / +37) - 1st century BCE / 1st century CE. Perfect condition of preservation - no restoration.
Provenance: Germany, gallery R.T.B..
The seller can prove that 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. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days.
All the seller's items 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
Large oil lamp - Winged Eros holding a sceptre - 13.5 cm - 1st century AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic
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.
