Ancient Roman Terracotta Decorated oil lamp - theater...

Roman oil lamp in ceramic with a beige-orange engobe. Deep circular reservoir with a fine pour spout, round nozzle, grooved handle pierced by a large hole. The disk is flat, bounded by a circular rim of rectangular cross-section. It is relief-decorated with three theater masks of grotesque figures with oversized mouths, each different. Under the base, a recessed stamp "Planta Pedis" Dimensions: length 9.7 cm - width 7.3 cm Excellent condition - no restoration Dating: 1st / 2nd century AD (80/160 AD) Provenance: Germany, Galerie D.M.R. Previously: Old private collection The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration 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 a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Estimate:£711.95

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