Ancient Roman Terracotta - Oil lamp decorated with Serapis - 1st century CE - expert assessment by Brigitte Cordelle
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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 in beige terracotta, with a relief depicting Serapis bust, dating to the 1st century AD, measuring 12.3 cm by 9.2 cm and in excellent condition, provenance France (Galerie de Q.P.R.), originally authenticated by Brigitte Cordelle.
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Roman oil lamp with relief decoration.
Large oil lamp from the Roman period in beige ceramic, 1st century AD.
Large circular reservoir, round spout, solid vertical handle.
The disk is concave, bounded by two circular lines. It is relief-decorated with a Serapis bust wearing the modius.
Dimensions: length 12.3 cm x width 9.2 cm
Lamp in excellent condition
Dating: 1st century AD.
Provenance: France, Galerie de Q.P.R.
Formerly appraised by Mrs. Brigitte Cordelle (1950/2021), expert in Assyriology and Egyptology, former expert in archaeology of the Mediterranean basin at the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
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The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for a cultural object)
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All the seller's items are shipped with insurance up 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.
Translated by Google TranslateRoman oil lamp with relief decoration.
Large oil lamp from the Roman period in beige ceramic, 1st century AD.
Large circular reservoir, round spout, solid vertical handle.
The disk is concave, bounded by two circular lines. It is relief-decorated with a Serapis bust wearing the modius.
Dimensions: length 12.3 cm x width 9.2 cm
Lamp in excellent condition
Dating: 1st century AD.
Provenance: France, Galerie de Q.P.R.
Formerly appraised by Mrs. Brigitte Cordelle (1950/2021), expert in Assyriology and Egyptology, former expert in archaeology of the Mediterranean basin at the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration 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 organized. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All the seller's items are shipped with insurance up 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
1er siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Oil lamp decorated with Serapis - 1st century CE - expert assessment by Brigitte Cordelle
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
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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.
