Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to early 5th century CE. A mold-formed pottery oil lamp of an intricate form boasting a pair of projecting wick spouts. The lamp features a flat base and rounded walls, several thin rings around the shoulder, a fill hole within the recessed tondo, two petite vent holes, a pair of spiral-tipped volutes flanking each neck, and a rounded triangular wick spout. Within the tondo are two semicircular branches with hemispherical upper bulbs and a pair of stylized phytomorphic pods on each lower end. Double-spouted oil lamps like this example are exceedingly rare when made from pottery due to the complexity of the design in conjunction with the fragility of the material. Size: 6.25" L x 3.2" W x 3.375" H (15.9 cm x 8.1 cm x 8.6 cm); 6.8" H (17.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired from Venus Gallery, Israel, in 2002

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#155826

  • Condition: Handle reattached to body with light adhesive residue along break lines. Abrasions and minor nicks to spouts, body, base, and handle, with minor char marks to wick spouts, and light encrustations. Great remaining details throughout.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

March 4, 2021 8:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000