Ancient Roman Ceramic Rare sigillata oil lamp with erotic scene decor
Rare Roman oil lamp with erotic scene Oil lamp form the Roman period, around the 1st century AD. It presents a man and a woman on a matres in an erotic position Round spout, slightly convex band adorned with a series of circles and scrolls. The paste is very thin and light, the cover is resistant, reddish. Dimensions: length 8. 7 cm x width 7. 2 cm Lamp in perfect condition, no restoration Dating from: 1st century AD, Emperor Claudius (41-54) or Nero (54-68) Appraised by Jean Roudillon, renowned expert. Provenance: France, Galerie O. S. T, Former history: old private French collection built-up in the 1970/80s. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, declaration of provenance seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorised 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.
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Rare Roman oil lamp with erotic scene Oil lamp form the Roman period, around the 1st century AD. It presents a man and a woman on a matres in an erotic position Round spout, slightly convex band adorned with a series of circles and scrolls. The paste is very thin and light, the cover is resistant, reddish. Dimensions: length 8. 7 cm x width 7. 2 cm Lamp in perfect condition, no restoration Dating from: 1st century AD, Emperor Claudius (41-54) or Nero (54-68) Appraised by Jean Roudillon, renowned expert. Provenance: France, Galerie O. S. T, Former history: old private French collection built-up in the 1970/80s. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, declaration of provenance seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorised 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.
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