Ancient Roman Terracotta - Decorated oil lamp - Found at El Djem - 3rd century AD. (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 400 - € 500
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Roman terracotta oil lamp with an animal motif, possibly a dog, dating to the 2nd–3rd century CE, found at El Djem, Tunisia, with a circular slightly domed reservoir and a central fill, in good condition with no restoration, provenance France via Galerie D.L.Y, authentic original.
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Roman terra-cotta oil lamp depicting an animal—possibly a dog—running to its left.
Circular, slightly domed reservoir with a central reservoir and a full handle.
Under the base, a handwritten label with the inscription "El - Djem - Tunisia - Roman lamp cruise March April 1934".
Dimensions: 10.9 cm x 7.8 cm x 2.3 cm
Roman Empire
Dating: 2nd/3rd century AD
Good condition – no restoration
Provenance: France, D.L.Y Gallery
Previously: former French private collection
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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 terra-cotta oil lamp depicting an animal—possibly a dog—running to its left.
Circular, slightly domed reservoir with a central reservoir and a full handle.
Under the base, a handwritten label with the inscription "El - Djem - Tunisia - Roman lamp cruise March April 1934".
Dimensions: 10.9 cm x 7.8 cm x 2.3 cm
Roman Empire
Dating: 2nd/3rd century AD
Good condition – no restoration
Provenance: France, D.L.Y Gallery
Previously: former French private collection
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement 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. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are 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
3ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Decorated oil lamp - Found at El Djem - 3rd century AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
