Ancient Roman, Empire Terracotta Oil Lamp with Leaf-Shaped Handle 1st to 3rd Century AD - 10.7 cm
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Terracotta oil lamp with a leaf-shaped handle, Roman Empire, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, height 10.7 cm, provenance Germany, acquired 2026, authentic and in good condition.
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Roman Empire Bronze Oil Lamp with Leaf-Shaped Handle – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman bronze oil lamp with a rounded reservoir, a large circular filling opening and a projecting nozzle terminating in an oval wick hole. At the rear, a curved loop handle rises above the body and supports a broad, leaf-shaped thumb rest, giving the lamp an elegant and distinctive silhouette. Small raised elements decorate the shoulders beside the nozzle, while a low rim defines the opening of the reservoir. The lamp was designed to hold oil, with a wick extending through the nozzle to provide illumination. Its surface displays a dark brown and green patina, scattered pale deposits and wear along the projecting edges. Preserved with irregularities and surface losses as shown in the photographs.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 10.7 x 4.2 cm
Weight: 122.5 gr
Provenance: Adquired in Germany from an auction house in 2026.
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Roman Empire Bronze Oil Lamp with Leaf-Shaped Handle – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman bronze oil lamp with a rounded reservoir, a large circular filling opening and a projecting nozzle terminating in an oval wick hole. At the rear, a curved loop handle rises above the body and supports a broad, leaf-shaped thumb rest, giving the lamp an elegant and distinctive silhouette. Small raised elements decorate the shoulders beside the nozzle, while a low rim defines the opening of the reservoir. The lamp was designed to hold oil, with a wick extending through the nozzle to provide illumination. Its surface displays a dark brown and green patina, scattered pale deposits and wear along the projecting edges. Preserved with irregularities and surface losses as shown in the photographs.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 10.7 x 4.2 cm
Weight: 122.5 gr
Provenance: Adquired in Germany from an auction house in 2026.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Oil Lamp with Leaf-Shaped Handle 1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10.7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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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