Ancient Roman Ceramic Large oil lamp with canthare decoration - potter's mark M.NOV.IV

Roman oil lamp in ceramic with remains of beige brown slip. Circular tank, round spout, raised handle and pierced with a hole. The band has two buttons on the side The disc is concave, bounded by three embossed circles. It is decorated with a cantharus in relief Under the base, a potter's mark "M. NOV. IV" for Marcus Novius Iustus Perfectly preserved condition Size: length 12. 5 cm - Width 9. 1 cm Lamp in perfect condition, no restoration Dating from: 2nd century AD (120/180 AD) Provenance: France, Galerie H. T. Z. Previously: Old private collection The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, declaration of provenance seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he/she is allowed to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence, are organised (passport for a cultural object) . The seller shall inform the buyer of the status, if the shipment should take more than a few days.