Ancient Greek Greek oil lamp - authenticated by Jean Sylvain Caillou - 4th century BCE
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Rare ancient Greek ceramic oil lamp from the 4th century BC, with a globular reservoir, relief-moulded band, long channel ending in a pelican-beak mouth, concave base, measuring 8.8 cm long by 5.7 cm wide, expertised by Jean Sylvain Caillou.
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Very rare Greek ceramic beige oil lamp with a brown varnish.
Globular reservoir, band adorned with relief mouldings, long channel ending in a round spout in the profile known as the "pelican beak", concave base, the hollow accentuated by the presence of a protuberance at the bottom of the reservoir.
Good quality brown varnish suggesting Attic production.
Ancient Greece, 4th century BC.
Dimensions: length 8.8 cm, width 5.7 cm
Excellent condition - no restoration
Under the base, an old label with an erroneous inscription "Phoenician lamp"
Provenance: France, Galerie P.R.D.
Previously: important private collection
Expertized by Jean Sylvain Caillou, archaeologist and renowned expert, Doctor in history and civilizations of antiquity.
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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 TranslateVery rare Greek ceramic beige oil lamp with a brown varnish.
Globular reservoir, band adorned with relief mouldings, long channel ending in a round spout in the profile known as the "pelican beak", concave base, the hollow accentuated by the presence of a protuberance at the bottom of the reservoir.
Good quality brown varnish suggesting Attic production.
Ancient Greece, 4th century BC.
Dimensions: length 8.8 cm, width 5.7 cm
Excellent condition - no restoration
Under the base, an old label with an erroneous inscription "Phoenician lamp"
Provenance: France, Galerie P.R.D.
Previously: important private collection
Expertized by Jean Sylvain Caillou, archaeologist and renowned expert, Doctor in history and civilizations of antiquity.
The supplier guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
Documents concerning provenance seen by Catawiki.
An important information.
The seller guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if it 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 Greek
Century/timeframe
4ème siècle avant J.-C
Name of object
Greek oil lamp - authenticated by Jean Sylvain Caillou - 4th century BCE
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
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
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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.
