Ancient Roman Christian oil lamp with decoration - eight-armed rosette - 4th century AD. (No Reserve Price)






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Antique Roman Christian oil lamp with an eight-armed rosette decoration dating to the 4th century AD, name of object: lampe à huile chrétienne a décor - rosace à huit branches - 4ème S. après J.-C., dimensions 13.2 × 8.7 cm, in good condition.
Description from the seller
Rare Christian oil lamp in beige slipware decorated with an eight-pointed rosette.
The reservoir is circular, with a band decorated with prominent circular grooves and a frieze of triangles. The channel is short, open onto the disc. At the back, there is a vertical, triangular support tenon.
The disk is decorated with a rosette featuring eight sticks.
The annular base is connected to the loop by a nerve, all in the shape of a handle.
Dimensions: length 13.2 cm - width 8.7 cm.
Lamp in good condition. - No restoration.
Roman Empire / Byzantine Empire, around the 4th century AD.
Provenance information: France, A.A.
Previous provenance history, French private collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
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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 it takes more than a few days.
All items are shipped with insurance coverage up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document indicating their provenance.
Seller's Story
Rare Christian oil lamp in beige slipware decorated with an eight-pointed rosette.
The reservoir is circular, with a band decorated with prominent circular grooves and a frieze of triangles. The channel is short, open onto the disc. At the back, there is a vertical, triangular support tenon.
The disk is decorated with a rosette featuring eight sticks.
The annular base is connected to the loop by a nerve, all in the shape of a handle.
Dimensions: length 13.2 cm - width 8.7 cm.
Lamp in good condition. - No restoration.
Roman Empire / Byzantine Empire, around the 4th century AD.
Provenance information: France, A.A.
Previous provenance history, French private collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is 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 it takes more than a few days.
All items are shipped with insurance coverage up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document indicating their provenance.
Seller's Story
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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.
