Ancient Roman, Empire Terracotta Roman Oil Lamp (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp, Loeschcke Type 4, dating to the 1st century AD, intact and measuring 9.5 × 7 cm, named Roman Oil Lamp, provenance from a Munich auction house from a German private collection, acquired in 2026.
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Roman clay oil lamp decorated with a big scallop shell
Dating: 1st century AD
Loeschcke Type 4
Size: 9,5 cm x 7 cm
The scallop shell was a popular design on Roman oil lamps, especially those made and found in Cyprus because of its association with Venus
Provenance: from an auction house in Munich, from an old German collection
Condition: intact, see the pictures
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Roman clay oil lamp decorated with a big scallop shell
Dating: 1st century AD
Loeschcke Type 4
Size: 9,5 cm x 7 cm
The scallop shell was a popular design on Roman oil lamps, especially those made and found in Cyprus because of its association with Venus
Provenance: from an auction house in Munich, from an old German collection
Condition: intact, see the pictures
We ship exclusively within the European Community.
As a private collector and seller, I am not authorized to issue certificates of authenticity.
The Catawiki invoice attests to both the provenance and the authenticity of the purchased item.
Past invoices and import/export documents are not shared with customers.
Protection of cultural assets: All artifacts we offer come from renowned collections and were acquired at art auctions and from estates, and are provided with an export license.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st century AD
Name of object
Roman Oil Lamp
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
intact
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
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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