Ancient Roman - Oil Lamp - Eros in front of a cantharus - 1st century AD
Roman oil lamp in orange-beige ceramic. Circular reservoir, heart-shaped spout (heart-shaped) , annular handle.
The disc is decorated with the god Eros standing in front of a cantharus, holding a bunch of grapes.
Dimensions: length 10. 6 cm - width 7. 9 cm
Lamp in very good condition - no restoration
Roman Empire, Italy
Dating: mid-1st century AD.
Excellent state of conservation - no restoration.
Expertised by Jean Roudillon, renowned expert
Origin: France, Galerie O. S. T.
previously: From a large collection acquired in the 80s/90s
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Roman oil lamp in orange-beige ceramic. Circular reservoir, heart-shaped spout (heart-shaped) , annular handle.
The disc is decorated with the god Eros standing in front of a cantharus, holding a bunch of grapes.
Dimensions: length 10. 6 cm - width 7. 9 cm
Lamp in very good condition - no restoration
Roman Empire, Italy
Dating: mid-1st century AD.
Excellent state of conservation - no restoration.
Expertised by Jean Roudillon, renowned expert
Origin: France, Galerie O. S. T.
previously: From a large collection acquired in the 80s/90s
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, declaration of provenance 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 cultural object)
The seller will notify the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.