Ancient Roman Pottery Erotic sexual Oil Lamp with a pair. 9,4 cm L.

Erotic sexual Oil Lamp with a pair. - very nice lamp form the roman times- Roman Empire, 1st - 3rd century AD. Dimensions: 9,4 cm Large. Condition: Good state, body intact, handle restored. Provenance: Private collection, Uccle, Belgium, formed during 1970 - 1980. Ancient Roman lamps were small utensils, normally made from terracotta, which were used by the ancient Romans to provide artificial light. They were fuelled by olive oil and had from one to a dozen wicks. Some had handles so they could be moved easily from one room to another. They could also be carried by participants in ritual activities or by actors in plays. Lamps could be decorated with erotic scenes, with gladiators, mythological figures and floral motifs. They were turned out en masse using moulds rather than being hand crafted. NOTES: The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. - The piece includes authenticity certificate. - The piece includes Spanish Export License. - The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.