Late Roman/Early Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp with Amphora vase (Kantharos)
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A well preserved Late Roman to Early Byzantine terracotta oil lamp with a kantharos amphora motif, dating to the fifth to sixth century, a refined piece for collectors of ancient domestic lighting.
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A fine Roman terracotta oil lamp featuring an elongated oval body with a circular discus, decorated with a Kantharos/ Amphora vase at the centre, flanked on either side by two small filling holes. The shoulders of the lamp are decorated on both sides with a series of circled dots presenting the Evil Eye symbol to protect from evil and pyramid shaped concentric figures. At the top of the lamp there is a solid handle which is flattened at both sides. The lamp sits on a ringed foot.
A well-preserved example of Roman domestic lighting, combining utility with elegant decorative design.
± 135,6 x 78,8 mm
Condition: very good condition, intact. Sharp depiction of the Kantharos. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A fine Roman terracotta oil lamp featuring an elongated oval body with a circular discus, decorated with a Kantharos/ Amphora vase at the centre, flanked on either side by two small filling holes. The shoulders of the lamp are decorated on both sides with a series of circled dots presenting the Evil Eye symbol to protect from evil and pyramid shaped concentric figures. At the top of the lamp there is a solid handle which is flattened at both sides. The lamp sits on a ringed foot.
A well-preserved example of Roman domestic lighting, combining utility with elegant decorative design.
± 135,6 x 78,8 mm
Condition: very good condition, intact. Sharp depiction of the Kantharos. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/ Timeframe
5th - 6th century AD
Name of object
Oil Lamp with Amphora vase (Kantharos)
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
