Ancient Roman Ceramic oil lamp with decoration - Bust of crowned emperor - Augustus - 8.1×7.4×1.9 cm

Roman oil lamp in orange-beige ceramic. Circular tank, round spout. The band is decorated with scrolls. The disc is decorated with a bust of a man seen in profile, wearing a laurel wreath (perhaps Emperor Augustus) . The base is decorated with concentric circles and an elaborate potter's mark Dimensions: length 8. 1 cm, width 7. 4 cm Lamp in perfect condition, no restoration. Roman Empire, Italy Dating from: 1st century BC principate of Augustus In perfectly preserved condition - no restoration. Appraised by Jean Roudillon, renowned expert. Provenance: France, Galerie O. S. T. , ref 141 Before that: From an large collection, acquired in the 80s/90s. 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 make sure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence (passport for cultural items) are obtained. The seller will inform the buyer should this take more than a few days.