Ancient Roman Terracotta, Early Oil lamp - 94.1 mm
02
days
22
hours
20
minutes
48
seconds
Current bid
€ 7
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 180 - € 220
 | €7 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €6 | |
| €5 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143806 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Rare Ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp dating from 1–3 AD, in good used condition with minor signs of age; height 94.1 mm, width 58.3 mm, depth 38.1 mm, weight 80.4 g.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
A Rare Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp, 1–3 AD
Oil lamp in a nice shape.
Decoration on the lamp.
Weight: 80.42 g
Height: 94.1 mm
Width: 58.3 mm
Source: Hermes Gallery
See image for your own impression
Comparison in the Louvre Museum: https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010338213
A Rare Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp, 1–3 AD
Oil lamp in a nice shape.
Decoration on the lamp.
Weight: 80.42 g
Height: 94.1 mm
Width: 58.3 mm
Source: Hermes Gallery
See image for your own impression
Comparison in the Louvre Museum: https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010338213
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Era
Before 1400
Century/timeframe
1-3 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Material
Early, Terracotta
Year acquired
1985
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Europe
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
In working order
Yes
Height
94.1 mm
Width
58.3 mm
Depth
38.1 mm
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.
