Ancient Roman Terracotta - Republican-era oil lamp with wings - 1st century BCE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 400 - € 500
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Roman Republican terracotta oil lamp with a circular reservoir, long channel, ring handle, grape-cluster decoration and two side fins, dating to the 1st century BC.
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Roman oil lamp dating from the Republican period.
Elongated form, circular cupped reservoir with a central hole, long channel ending in a rounded spout. At the rear, an annular handle adorned with a recessed groove. The band is decorated with grape clusters and two lateral fins.
Dating: Roman Republican period, 1st century BCE.
Beige terracotta covered with a gray engobe
Dimensions: length 10.2 cm - width 7.8 cm - Perfect condition
Provenance: ex coll. D.Z.C (1946-2021), Germany, Cologne
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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 dating from the Republican period.
Elongated form, circular cupped reservoir with a central hole, long channel ending in a rounded spout. At the rear, an annular handle adorned with a recessed groove. The band is decorated with grape clusters and two lateral fins.
Dating: Roman Republican period, 1st century BCE.
Beige terracotta covered with a gray engobe
Dimensions: length 10.2 cm - width 7.8 cm - Perfect condition
Provenance: ex coll. D.Z.C (1946-2021), Germany, Cologne
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; 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. (Passport for cultural object)
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 accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the 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
1er siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Republican-era oil lamp with wings - 1st century BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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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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.
