Ancient Roman - Oil lamp - bust of a young woman - potter's mark L MVN PHILE
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Roman oil lamp in brown engobe ceramic, with a circular reservoir, a rounded spout, a vertical handle pierced by a wide hole, decorated with a relief of a hunting animal and a concave disc, bearing the potter’s mark L.MVN.PHILE. for Lucius Munatius Philemo, dating to the 2nd century CE and measuring 9.2 cm by 6.4 cm, in excellent condition and sourced from Galerie B.S.C. in France.
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Roman ceramic oil lamp with a brown engobe glaze. Circular reservoir, round spout, vertical handle pierced by a large hole. The disc is concave, outlined by two circles. It is raised with relief depicting an animal (lion?) pursuing a cervid. Under the base, a potter’s mark "L.MVN.PHILE." for Lucius Mvnatius Philemo - (100–140 AD). His workshop was located in Italy (in Campania or Rome) (Larousse 1962: 32). According to Bailey, the Munatius Philemo workshop operated during the late Flavian period (69–96) and the Hadrianic period (117–138) (Bailey 1968b: 172). Dimensions: length 9.2 cm – width 6.4 cm. Excellent condition – no restoration. Dating: 2nd century AD (100/140 AD). Provenance: France, Gallery B.S.C. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement 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 organized. (passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
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 ceramic oil lamp with a brown engobe glaze. Circular reservoir, round spout, vertical handle pierced by a large hole. The disc is concave, outlined by two circles. It is raised with relief depicting an animal (lion?) pursuing a cervid. Under the base, a potter’s mark "L.MVN.PHILE." for Lucius Mvnatius Philemo - (100–140 AD). His workshop was located in Italy (in Campania or Rome) (Larousse 1962: 32). According to Bailey, the Munatius Philemo workshop operated during the late Flavian period (69–96) and the Hadrianic period (117–138) (Bailey 1968b: 172). Dimensions: length 9.2 cm – width 6.4 cm. Excellent condition – no restoration. Dating: 2nd century AD (100/140 AD). Provenance: France, Gallery B.S.C. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement 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 organized. (passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
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 - bust of a young woman - potter's mark L MVN PHILE
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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.
