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Roman oil lamp with Leda and the Swan
A Roman North African terracotta oil lamp with grooved ring handle. The discus is decorated with the mythological scene depicting Leda and the swan embracing.
Circa 2nd half of 2nd century AD
Very Fine condition complete and intact details a little worn.
Length 10.5 cms (4.1 ins).
NB: Stand not included
Literature: For a similar lamp cf item 358 Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum Jean Bussiere and Birgitta Lindros Wohl.
Provenance: Madame Suzanne Gozlan then by descent. Mrs. Suzanne Gozlan (1921-2022), Doctor in History and Archaeology, professor at the Ecole Normale d'Instituteurs de Chartres and lecturer at the University of Paris 4 Sorbonne.
In Greek mythology, Leda is the wife of King Tyndareus and queen of Sparta. According to the myth, Zeus, the king of the gods, was captivated by Leda's beauty and appeared before her in the form of a swan. He then either rapes or seduces her and impregnates her. The same night, Leda sleeps with her husband, who also impregnates her. As a result of these two unions, Leda lays two eggs, each containing one set of twins. According to later Greek mythology, Leda bore Helen (of Troy) and Polydeuces, children of Zeus, while at the same time bearing Castor and Clytemnestra, children of her husband Tyndareus. 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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Circa 2nd half of 2nd century AD
Very Fine condition complete and intact details a little worn.
Length 10.5 cms (4.1 ins).
NB: Stand not included
Literature: For a similar lamp cf item 358 Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum Jean Bussiere and Birgitta Lindros Wohl.
Provenance: Madame Suzanne Gozlan then by descent. Mrs. Suzanne Gozlan (1921-2022), Doctor in History and Archaeology, professor at the Ecole Normale d'Instituteurs de Chartres and lecturer at the University of Paris 4 Sorbonne.
In Greek mythology, Leda is the wife of King Tyndareus and queen of Sparta. According to the myth, Zeus, the king of the gods, was captivated by Leda's beauty and appeared before her in the form of a swan. He then either rapes or seduces her and impregnates her. The same night, Leda sleeps with her husband, who also impregnates her. As a result of these two unions, Leda lays two eggs, each containing one set of twins. According to later Greek mythology, Leda bore Helen (of Troy) and Polydeuces, children of Zeus, while at the same time bearing Castor and Clytemnestra, children of her husband Tyndareus. 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 2/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 2nd century AD.
Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Terracotta
Origin Roman
Item code as1213a094 / K183
Status Sold
£395.00
$493.16
€461.40
$
€
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Shipping information
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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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Somerset
Tel : 07503789204
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