Late Roman, Northern Africa Terracotta Hayes II type oil lamp, 12 cm -Belonging to Ifergan Museum-
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 430 - € 500
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Late Roman terracotta Hayes II type oil lamp, 12 cm, featuring a rosette on the central disc and a palm motif on the shoulders, dating to circa 4th–5th century A.D., in good condition and belonging to the Ifergan Museum.
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Description from the seller
The oil lamp has a pear-shaped or ovoid body with a wide channel connecting the central disc to the spout. The central disc features a rosette with several petals, a classic floral motif in the pottery of this period. The shoulders are decorated with a palm or ear-of-wheat motif, which often symbolised victory or had religious connotations in the early Christian context.
Provenance: Former Dutch private collection Mejns and private collection Aachen, acquired between 1970 and 1990; acquired at auction Gorny & Mosch, Germany, 2025.
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For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland
Seller's Story
Ifergan Gallery – Ancient Art is an antique art gallery located in Malaga, with more than 10 years of experience specializing in ancient art and archaeology. The pieces we offer come from the Ifergan Collection Museum, which guarantees their historical value and quality. Our goal is to bring authentic archaeological pieces to both collectors and those who wish to start collecting, offering original works for different budgets and always with the maximum guarantees. All our pieces have been legally acquired and are shipped with a certificate of authenticity and export permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, with fast and secure shipping via DHL Express.
The oil lamp has a pear-shaped or ovoid body with a wide channel connecting the central disc to the spout. The central disc features a rosette with several petals, a classic floral motif in the pottery of this period. The shoulders are decorated with a palm or ear-of-wheat motif, which often symbolised victory or had religious connotations in the early Christian context.
Provenance: Former Dutch private collection Mejns and private collection Aachen, acquired between 1970 and 1990; acquired at auction Gorny & Mosch, Germany, 2025.
Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland
Seller's Story
Ifergan Gallery – Ancient Art is an antique art gallery located in Malaga, with more than 10 years of experience specializing in ancient art and archaeology. The pieces we offer come from the Ifergan Collection Museum, which guarantees their historical value and quality. Our goal is to bring authentic archaeological pieces to both collectors and those who wish to start collecting, offering original works for different budgets and always with the maximum guarantees. All our pieces have been legally acquired and are shipped with a certificate of authenticity and export permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, with fast and secure shipping via DHL Express.
Details
Culture
Late Roman, Northern Africa
Century/timeframe
Circa 4th-5h Century A.D.
Name of object
Hayes II type oil lamp, 12 cm -Belonging to Ifergan Museum-
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
