Ancient Roman - Oil lamp in glazed pottery - exceptional decoration - gladiator pulled by two dogs - 1st century






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Roman sigillata oil lamp with a helmeted gladiator on a chariot drawn by two dogs, dating to the 1st century CE; in good condition.
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Roman ceramic oil lamp with a slip glaze in beige-orange.
Circular reservoir, heart-shaped spout, in the shape of a heart.
The band is decorated with a series of arches.
The disk is decorated with a helmeted gladiator holding a lance and a shield, standing on a chariot pulled by two dogs.
Dimensions: length 12.1 cm - width 8.7 cm
Lamp in excellent condition - light restoration
Roman Empire, Italy
Dating: 1st century AD.
Provenance: France, G.B.H. Gallery.
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Seller's Story
Roman ceramic oil lamp with a slip glaze in beige-orange.
Circular reservoir, heart-shaped spout, in the shape of a heart.
The band is decorated with a series of arches.
The disk is decorated with a helmeted gladiator holding a lance and a shield, standing on a chariot pulled by two dogs.
Dimensions: length 12.1 cm - width 8.7 cm
Lamp in excellent condition - light restoration
Roman Empire, Italy
Dating: 1st century AD.
Provenance: France, G.B.H. Gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen 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 (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
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