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Roman oil lamp with Cista (flaming altar)
Roman terracotta oil lamp, Loeschke lamp type 1 b/c. The discus is decorated in high relief with a cista (flaming altar), caduceus leaning to left. behind, and the basees of palm branches or cyprus trees to the sides.
Late 1st BC/AD.
Cf. Vikić-Belančić, 106 Frecer, Gerulata, 12 (altar) Hayes, 239.
Very Fine Condition
Length 8.5 cms (3.34 ins).
Provenance: Ex Cambridge collection, purchased from Gorny & Mosch: Lot 490 December 2012
Context: In the house of every Greek and Roman was an altar on this altar there had always to be a small quantity of ashes, and a few lighted coals. It was a sacred obligation for the master of every house to keep the fire up night and day. Woe to the house where it was extinguished. Every evening they covered the coals with ashes to prevent them from being entirely consumed. In the morning the first care was to revive this fire with a few twigs. The fire ceased to glow upon the altar only when the entire family had perished. All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
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Late 1st BC/AD.
Cf. Vikić-Belančić, 106 Frecer, Gerulata, 12 (altar) Hayes, 239.
Very Fine Condition
Length 8.5 cms (3.34 ins).
Provenance: Ex Cambridge collection, purchased from Gorny & Mosch: Lot 490 December 2012
Context: In the house of every Greek and Roman was an altar on this altar there had always to be a small quantity of ashes, and a few lighted coals. It was a sacred obligation for the master of every house to keep the fire up night and day. Woe to the house where it was extinguished. Every evening they covered the coals with ashes to prevent them from being entirely consumed. In the morning the first care was to revive this fire with a few twigs. The fire ceased to glow upon the altar only when the entire family had perished. All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
All our items include shipping to mainland UK.
Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
Payment is can be made either through clicking on the Buy Securely icon, or alternatively via a bank transfer (in which case we can pass on the resulting saving of Paypal fees). We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
Price
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 6/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Ancient Artifacts
Date 1st BC/AD.
Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Terracotta
Origin Roman
Item code as1213a093 / K113
Status For Sale
£450.00 
$580.05
€540.27
$580.05
€540.27
Conversion rates as of 6/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
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Since 1 January 2021, EU buyers may be required to pay import VAT, and sometimes a customs processing fee. These amounts vary by country and carrier. Antiquities are usually duty free and subject to a lower percentage VAT rate. New processes can also increase delivery times.
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TimesAncient guarantees all items to be authentic and to comply with the description provided in relation to broad age and culture. Upon satisfactory evidence from a recognised authority, an item found not to comply with this guarantee of authenticity can be returned to TimesAncient by the Buyer for a full refund including return shipping costs.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
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Tel : 07503789204
Non UK callers : +44 7503789204
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