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ITEM: Factory oil lamp with makers mark, Type Buchi X a
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 1st - 2nd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 35 mm x 74 mm x 106 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired before 1990s
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman oil lamps were essential household items in ancient Rome, providing illumination during the evening hours in both private residences and public spaces. These lamps typically consisted of a shallow, bowl-shaped reservoir for holding olive oil, which served as the fuel source, and a central spout or nozzle through which a wick could be inserted. The design of Roman oil lamps evolved over time, with variations in shape, size, and decorative motifs reflecting changes in fashion, technology, and cultural influences.
Roman oil lamps were often made from clay, although examples crafted from bronze, glass, or other materials also exist. Clay lamps were mass-produced in pottery workshops using molds, allowing for efficient production and distribution throughout the Roman Empire. These lamps were frequently decorated with relief designs, incised motifs, or painted decorations, ranging from simple geometric patterns to elaborate scenes from mythology, daily life, or religious rituals.
The use of oil lamps in ancient Rome extended beyond mere illumination, serving as important symbols of domestic life, social customs, and religious practices. Oil lamps were commonly used in religious ceremonies and funerary rituals, where they were lit as offerings to the gods or placed in tombs to guide the souls of the deceased to the afterlife. In domestic settings, oil lamps played a central role in daily life, providing light for cooking, eating, and socializing after dark.
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 1st - 2nd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 35 mm x 74 mm x 106 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired before 1990s
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman oil lamps were essential household items in ancient Rome, providing illumination during the evening hours in both private residences and public spaces. These lamps typically consisted of a shallow, bowl-shaped reservoir for holding olive oil, which served as the fuel source, and a central spout or nozzle through which a wick could be inserted. The design of Roman oil lamps evolved over time, with variations in shape, size, and decorative motifs reflecting changes in fashion, technology, and cultural influences.
Roman oil lamps were often made from clay, although examples crafted from bronze, glass, or other materials also exist. Clay lamps were mass-produced in pottery workshops using molds, allowing for efficient production and distribution throughout the Roman Empire. These lamps were frequently decorated with relief designs, incised motifs, or painted decorations, ranging from simple geometric patterns to elaborate scenes from mythology, daily life, or religious rituals.
The use of oil lamps in ancient Rome extended beyond mere illumination, serving as important symbols of domestic life, social customs, and religious practices. Oil lamps were commonly used in religious ceremonies and funerary rituals, where they were lit as offerings to the gods or placed in tombs to guide the souls of the deceased to the afterlife. In domestic settings, oil lamps played a central role in daily life, providing light for cooking, eating, and socializing after dark.
Condition
Good condition
Dimensions
3.5 x 7.4 x 10.6 cm
Buyer's Premium
- 8%
Roman factory oil lamp with makers mark, Type Buchi X a
€220.00
€240
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