Ancient Roman Terracotta Lamp

Description: Roman terracotta lamp 2nd century A. D. Type Loeschcke VIII. Moldmade. Ring handle with two grooves on upper part. Shoulder, Filling-hole left middle. Nozzle form Bus. 4b. Slightly raised base marked off by one circular groove. Potter’s incuse signature: “MNOVIVSTI”, African workshop . Discus Iconography: Frontal bust of young woman, hair centrally parted, clothing draped over left shoulder. Size: L 10. 4 cm H: 4. 1 cm B: 7. 4 cm. Provenance: Ex. french collection Mr. F. B. acquired 1975 With certificate and unlimited guarantee of authenticity. Important: Please note the applicable taxes on import tariffs and VAT rates in the EU member states. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland. 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 seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.