Late Roman/Early Byzantine Terracotta Oil lamp - 5th century CE - formerly in the Paul Lievre collection (No reserve price)
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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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This late Roman/Proto-Byzantine terracotta oil lamp, dating to the 5th century AD, has raised geometric decoration and is from the former Paul Lievre collection.
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Description from the seller
Rare Byzantine ceramic oil lamp.
Lamp characterized by a circular body of a biconic profile, a vertical conical tenon placed on the band, a channel with curved edges, a large filling hole.
The band is decorated with a relief geometric pattern alternating interlocking diamonds, circles and globules. The base is encircled by several concentric circles.
Lamp in excellent condition of conservation - small chip on the tenon
Dimensions: length 6.8 cm - width 6.6 cm
Byzantine Empire, circa the 5th century.
Provenance information: France, Galerie P.D.S.
Formerly from the Paul Lièvre collection
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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 TranslateRare Byzantine ceramic oil lamp.
Lamp characterized by a circular body of a biconic profile, a vertical conical tenon placed on the band, a channel with curved edges, a large filling hole.
The band is decorated with a relief geometric pattern alternating interlocking diamonds, circles and globules. The base is encircled by several concentric circles.
Lamp in excellent condition of conservation - small chip on the tenon
Dimensions: length 6.8 cm - width 6.6 cm
Byzantine Empire, circa the 5th century.
Provenance information: France, Galerie P.D.S.
Formerly from the Paul Lièvre collection
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are 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
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/timeframe
5ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Oil lamp - 5th century CE - formerly in the Paul Lievre collection
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
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.
