Ancient Roman bronze Oil Lamp – 13.8 cm

Ancient Roman Bronze Oil LampCulture / Period: Ancient RomanDate / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.Material: BronzeDimensions: 138 mmCondition: Good conditionNo shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 671The current owner purchased the Ancient Roman bronze oil lamp from a private collector, N.N.The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This cast bronze oil lamp is a fine example of Roman domestic metalwork from the Imperial period. It features a rounded body with a large filling opening, a projecting nozzle for the wick, and a substantial loop handle, allowing it to be carried or suspended when in use. Bronze lamps of this quality were more expensive than their terracotta counterparts and were typically owned by wealthier households, public buildings, temples, or... lees verder bij Catawiki