Ancient Roman Terracotta - Oil lamp in sigillata...

Roman oil lamp with decorative scene. Roman oil lamp in beige terra sigillata ceramic. The volute at the knob is strongly marked and the triangular spout shaped like an anvil. The band is inclined inward, adorned with several relief circles, the basin is deep. The disk is cupped, pierced by a vent. It is adorned with a relief decoration showing a helmeted gladiator holding a scutum. Dating: from late Augustan to Tiberius, 1st century BCE / 1st century CE. Dimensions: length 9.8 cm - width 7.1 cm - height 3.4 cm. Very rare model in perfect condition - no restoration. Roman Empire, Italy Provenance: France, Étude P.R.D. Lamp appraised for the Étude P.R.D. by Jean-Sylvain Caillou, Archaeologist - Doctor in history and civilizations of Antiquity, Expert before the Court of Appeal of Orléans, Researcher at the French Institute of the Near East The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration 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, are organized. (Passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Estimate:£1,172.62

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