Ancient Roman - Oil lamp - bust of a young woman - potter's mark L MVN PHILE

Roman ceramic oil lamp with a brown engobe glaze. Circular reservoir, round spout, vertical handle pierced by a large hole. The disc is concave, outlined by two circles. It is raised with relief depicting an animal (lion?) pursuing a cervid. Under the base, a potter’s mark "L.MVN.PHILE." for Lucius Mvnatius Philemo - (100–140 AD). His workshop was located in Italy (in Campania or Rome) (Larousse 1962: 32). According to Bailey, the Munatius Philemo workshop operated during the late Flavian period (69–96) and the Hadrianic period (117–138) (Bailey 1968b: 172). Dimensions: length 9.2 cm – width 6.4 cm. Excellent condition – no restoration. Dating: 2nd century AD (100/140 AD). Provenance: France, Gallery B.S.C. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement viewed by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.

Estimate:$616.7

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