Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.
Roman — Oil lamp with Luna (Selene) with two horns in crescent form — 1st - 3rd Century A.D
Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, Terracotta, 40 mm x 65 mm x 98 mm Condition: Good condition. Documented provenance. Antikarts dossier with presentation, characteristics and traceability.
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Detailed Description
Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, Terracotta, 40 mm x 65 mm x 98 mm
Analysis & expertise
Characteristics
Item: Oil lamp with Luna (Selene) with two horns in crescent form. Material: Terracotta. Culture: Roman. Period: 1st - 3rd Century A.D. Dimensions: 40 mm x 65 mm x 98 mm. Condition: Good condition.
Historical context
Context markers: Roman. Dating indicated: 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Cultural value
Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.
Traceability & guarantees
Provenance: Ex German private collection, K.S., Bayern, acquired between 1970 - 2005 In ancient Roman religion and myth, Luna is the divine embodiment of the Moon (Latin luna; cf. English "lunar"). She is often presented as the female complement of the Sun, Sol, conceived of as a god. Luna is also sometimes represented as an aspect of the Roman triple goddess (diva triformis), along with Proserpina and Hecate. Luna is not always a distinct goddess, but sometimes rather an epithet that specializes a goddess, since both Diana and Juno are identified as moon goddesses.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-oil-lamp-with-luna/.
Archaeological Identity Card
Material, chronological and cultural record for the object
Reference
YA-6887
- Period
- Roman
- Date
- 1st - 3rd Century A.D
- Diameter
- 40 mm x 65 mm x 98 mm
- Other References
- YA-6887
- Condition
- Good condition
- Provenance
- Ex German private collection, K.S., Bayern, acquired between 1970 - 2005 In ancient Roman religion and myth, Luna is the divine embodiment of the Moon (Latin luna; cf. English "lunar"). She is often presented as the female complement of the Sun, Sol, conc
