Ancient Roman Bronze Oil Lamp
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Ancient Roman bronze oil lamp with two long volute nozzles, standing on a ring foot and a lid for the central filling hole, dating to the 1st–2nd century A.D., refurbished original with a modern hanging chain.
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Description from the seller
Two long volute nozzles. Standing on a ring foot. Loop at the top for the hanging chain (modern). Lid for central filling hole. Professionally cleaned.
Size: 13.2 cm L - 5 3/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Modern chain, repaired
Provenance: with Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 17 November 1984; Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, Washington DC and Florida. Ex Bonham's Auction.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Two long volute nozzles. Standing on a ring foot. Loop at the top for the hanging chain (modern). Lid for central filling hole. Professionally cleaned.
Size: 13.2 cm L - 5 3/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Modern chain, repaired
Provenance: with Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 17 November 1984; Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, Washington DC and Florida. Ex Bonham's Auction.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Oil Lamp
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1984
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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