Ancient Roman Terracotta - Roman oil lamp - Diana the Huntress - 3rd century AD.
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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 good-condition ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp dates to the 3rd century AD and features a relief of Diana the Huntress.
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Description from the seller
Roman beige-gray ceramic oil lamp.
Circular reservoir flanked by two volutes, with the nozzle separated from the reservoir by a channel.
The disk is concave and bordered by two circles. At the rear is a vertical ring-shaped handle.
At the center, a relief depicting the huntress goddess Diana.
Dimensions: Length 11.4 cm - width 7.8 cm
Roman Empire
Date: 2nd / 3rd century AD
In good condition - no restoration
Provenance: France, B.Q.P. auction house
Previously appraised by Ms. Brigitte Cordelle (1950/2021), an expert in Assyriology and Egyptology and former expert in Mediterranean Basin archaeology at the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; the provenance declaration has been reviewed by Catawiki.
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All objects sold by the seller are shipped with insurance covering the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating their 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.
Translated by Google TranslateRoman beige-gray ceramic oil lamp.
Circular reservoir flanked by two volutes, with the nozzle separated from the reservoir by a channel.
The disk is concave and bordered by two circles. At the rear is a vertical ring-shaped handle.
At the center, a relief depicting the huntress goddess Diana.
Dimensions: Length 11.4 cm - width 7.8 cm
Roman Empire
Date: 2nd / 3rd century AD
In good condition - no restoration
Provenance: France, B.Q.P. auction house
Previously appraised by Ms. Brigitte Cordelle (1950/2021), an expert in Assyriology and Egyptology and former expert in Mediterranean Basin archaeology at the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; the provenance declaration has been reviewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell / export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of the status if this takes more than a few days.
All objects sold by the seller are shipped with insurance covering the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating their 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
3ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Roman oil lamp - Diana the Huntress - 3rd century AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2021
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
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.
