Ancient Roman Ceramic - oil lamp in terra sigillata - animal decoration - 2nd/3rd century AD
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman sigillata oil lamp with animal decoration, dating to the 2nd–3rd century CE, ceramic, in excellent condition with no restoration, provenance Germany, acquired in 2026.
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Description from the seller
Roman oil lamp, Bussière type, sigillata with a heart-shaped beak and a vertical handle, in beige ceramic.
Rounded cordiform beak, vertical handle pierced with two grooves on the molded edge with the lamp.
Disk in a simple basin bounded by two grooves. The band leans outward with vegetal decoration, the reservoir is circular with a biconvex profile.
The disk is adorned with a quadruped animal, probably a bear.
The base is circular and flat, bounded by a groove.
Dimensions: Length 9.6 cm - Width 6.9 cm
Dating: 2nd / 3rd century AD
Excellent condition - no restoration
Provenance: Germany, R.T.B. Gallery
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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, Bussière type, sigillata with a heart-shaped beak and a vertical handle, in beige ceramic.
Rounded cordiform beak, vertical handle pierced with two grooves on the molded edge with the lamp.
Disk in a simple basin bounded by two grooves. The band leans outward with vegetal decoration, the reservoir is circular with a biconvex profile.
The disk is adorned with a quadruped animal, probably a bear.
The base is circular and flat, bounded by a groove.
Dimensions: Length 9.6 cm - Width 6.9 cm
Dating: 2nd / 3rd century AD
Excellent condition - no restoration
Provenance: Germany, R.T.B. Gallery
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning 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
2ème / 3ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- oil lamp in terra sigillata - animal decoration - 2nd/3rd 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.
