Ancient Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp. Spanish Export License. - 2 cm
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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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Oil lamp from Ancient Greece, in terracotta, 2 cm high, 4.5 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep, dating to the 3rd–1st century BC, in very good condition, authentic/original with a Spanish export license.
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The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws relating to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged, and he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws relating to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged, and he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
a 3rd – 1st century BC
Name of object
Oil Lamp. Spanish Export License.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
4.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
8.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Disclaimer
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.
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.
