Late Roman/Early Byzantine Terracotta oil lamp - 117 mm
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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 late Roman to proto-Byzantine terracotta oil lamp, dating from the 5th–6th century AD, has an open channel and a central medallion with two filling holes, a left-facing bust and a band of floral motifs, and measures 117 × 66 × 42 mm.
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Superb terracotta oil lamp in orange clay, with an open channel and a central medallion fitted with two filling holes.
A curved medallion decorated with a left-facing profile bust, surrounded by a flat band adorned with a series of floral motifs.
- Late Roman period.
- Dimensions: 117 x 66 x 42 mm
- Dating: 5th–6th century A.D.
- Provenance: Private collection of Mr. A. Weber (inv. 282), 1972
- Literature: - Ancient Lamps Through the Ages: “The Corpus,” Hervé Dejean, plate 142, Fig. L402
- Condition: superb condition, intact!!
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Cultural Heritage Directorate for countries outside the European Union may take between 2 weeks and 2 months.
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Superb terracotta oil lamp in orange clay, with an open channel and a central medallion fitted with two filling holes.
A curved medallion decorated with a left-facing profile bust, surrounded by a flat band adorned with a series of floral motifs.
- Late Roman period.
- Dimensions: 117 x 66 x 42 mm
- Dating: 5th–6th century A.D.
- Provenance: Private collection of Mr. A. Weber (inv. 282), 1972
- Literature: - Ancient Lamps Through the Ages: “The Corpus,” Hervé Dejean, plate 142, Fig. L402
- Condition: superb condition, intact!!
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Cultural Heritage Directorate for countries outside the European Union may take between 2 weeks and 2 months.
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.
Details
Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/timeframe
5ème - 6ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
oil lamp
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
117 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1972
Width
66 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
42 mm
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.
