Ancient Roman - Oil lamp with actor's mask - 2nd century AD - Expertized by J.S. Caillou
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 450 - € 550
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Roman oil lamp with a relief decoration featuring an actor’s mask, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, in good condition, authentic and officially documented, from Galerie/Antiquaire in France with provenance to a French private collection since 1934.
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Roman oil lamp with a raised-relief decoration - Actor's mask. Lamp called "Firmalampen" referring to the workshop located in the Po Valley, Italy, produced in the 1st / 2nd century AD. Robust biconic body, flat outward-sloping band separated from the flat-backed disk by a bead. The band is adorned with two rectangular tablets placed symmetrically. The circular base bears two rings. The cylindrical spout has a beveled top and a rounded end. The disk is decorated with an actor's mask. Under the base, an old label mentioning the place of discovery "El Djem Tunisia Roman lamp". El Jem is an important archaeological site located in the northwestern region of Tunisia, famous for its Roman amphitheater, the largest after the Colosseum. Dimensions: length 7.6 cm - width 4.6 cm. Lamp in good condition. Roman Empire, 1st / 2nd century AD.
Provenance information: France, D.L.S. gallery. Piece from an old French private collection, 1934.
Lamp examined by Jean-Sylvain Caillou, Archaeologist - Doctor in History and Civilizations of Antiquity, Expert before the Court of Appeal of Orléans, Research Associate at the French Institute of the Near East.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
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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 a raised-relief decoration - Actor's mask. Lamp called "Firmalampen" referring to the workshop located in the Po Valley, Italy, produced in the 1st / 2nd century AD. Robust biconic body, flat outward-sloping band separated from the flat-backed disk by a bead. The band is adorned with two rectangular tablets placed symmetrically. The circular base bears two rings. The cylindrical spout has a beveled top and a rounded end. The disk is decorated with an actor's mask. Under the base, an old label mentioning the place of discovery "El Djem Tunisia Roman lamp". El Jem is an important archaeological site located in the northwestern region of Tunisia, famous for its Roman amphitheater, the largest after the Colosseum. Dimensions: length 7.6 cm - width 4.6 cm. Lamp in good condition. Roman Empire, 1st / 2nd century AD.
Provenance information: France, D.L.S. gallery. Piece from an old French private collection, 1934.
Lamp examined by Jean-Sylvain Caillou, Archaeologist - Doctor in History and Civilizations of Antiquity, Expert before the Court of Appeal of Orléans, Research Associate at the French Institute of the Near East.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration viewed 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 object passport)
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 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 siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Oil lamp with actor's mask - 2nd century AD - Expertized by J.S. Caillou
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1934
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.
