Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil lamp - bust of the goddess Luna - 1st century CE - Expert assessment by B. Cordelle
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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This Roman terracotta oil lamp, dated to the 1st–2nd century AD, features a relief bust of the goddess Luna beneath a crescent moon.
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Description from the seller
Roman oil lamp with raised-relief decoration.
Large beige ceramic oil lamp from the Roman period, 1st century AD.
Large circular reservoir, round nozzle, solid vertical handle.
The disk is concave, delineated by two circular lines. It is sculpted in relief with a bust of the goddess Luna seen in profile to the left, topped by a crescent moon.
Dimensions: length 11.6 cm x width 7.8 cm
Lamp in excellent condition - Dating: 1st/2nd century AD.
Perfect condition - no restoration
Provenance: France, Galerie A.D.G.
Previously expertised by Madame Brigitte Cordelle (1950/2021), expert in Assyriology and Egyptology, former expert in archaeology of the Mediterranean basin at the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal.
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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 with raised-relief decoration.
Large beige ceramic oil lamp from the Roman period, 1st century AD.
Large circular reservoir, round nozzle, solid vertical handle.
The disk is concave, delineated by two circular lines. It is sculpted in relief with a bust of the goddess Luna seen in profile to the left, topped by a crescent moon.
Dimensions: length 11.6 cm x width 7.8 cm
Lamp in excellent condition - Dating: 1st/2nd century AD.
Perfect condition - no restoration
Provenance: France, Galerie A.D.G.
Previously expertised by Madame Brigitte Cordelle (1950/2021), expert in Assyriology and Egyptology, former expert in archaeology of the Mediterranean basin at the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration viewed 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 arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning 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/2ème Siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Oil lamp - bust of the goddess Luna - 1st century CE - Expert assessment by B. Cordelle
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
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
France
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.
