Ancient Roman Terracotta Decorated oil lamp - Medusa - potter's mark ACRI - 2nd century AD.
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman oil lamp in beige-orange engobe ceramic with a circular reservoir, a round spout and a grooved handled lamp bearing a relief profile of Medusa and a decorative band of branches and foliage, marked with the potter’s mark “ACRI” for Agricius (175–225) and dating to the late 2nd century CE; dimensions 10.1 cm long by 7.4 cm wide, in good condition with no restoration, provenance Netherlands, Galerie D.Z.N., and authentic original status.
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Roman oil lamp in ceramic with orange-beige engobe.
Circular reservoir, round spout, ribbed handle and pierced by a wide hole.
The disk is concave, bounded by two circles. It is relief-ornamented with a Medusa in profile.
The band is adorned with branches and foliage
Under the base, a potter's mark "ACRI", for Agricius (175-225)
Dimensions: length 10.1 cm - width 7.4 cm
Excellent condition - no restoration
Dating: end of the 2nd century AD
Provenance: the Netherlands, Galerie D.Z.N.
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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 in ceramic with orange-beige engobe.
Circular reservoir, round spout, ribbed handle and pierced by a wide hole.
The disk is concave, bounded by two circles. It is relief-ornamented with a Medusa in profile.
The band is adorned with branches and foliage
Under the base, a potter's mark "ACRI", for Agricius (175-225)
Dimensions: length 10.1 cm - width 7.4 cm
Excellent condition - no restoration
Dating: end of the 2nd century AD
Provenance: the Netherlands, Galerie D.Z.N.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; 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. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal 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
2ème Siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Decorated oil lamp - Medusa - potter's mark ACRI - 2nd century AD.
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
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.
