"Roman Oil Lamp" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D. Oil Lamp Start Price USD 159.99 Current Price USD 159.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Friday, December 19, 2008 Location California See more about '"Roman Oil Lamp" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D.' Description   "Roman Oil Lamp" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D. At auction is a very rare "Roman Oil Lamp" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D.  This clay mold lamp features a fill hole and nozzle or "rostum" with remnants of carbon deposit. The outer discus portion of the lamp is adorned with stylistic flower circles woven into a tailed wreath. At the center is Mars, the Roman god of war, wearing a crested helmet and chest armor. On the reverse is the letter "Y", with the artisan's name and the roman numerals of "MII"; This quality specimen in excellent condition.     Measurements: L. 3" X 2.5" Ancient Roman oil lamps were small devices, typically made of terra cotta, clay, that were used by the ancient Romans for artificial light. They were fueled by olive oil, and had anywhere from one to a dozen wicks. Many had handles so they could be carried from room to room, and also so they could by carried by actors in plays or by participants in various ritual activities. Ancient Roman oil lamps often contained molded reliefs of erotic scenes, gladiators, mythical characters, or floral patterns. These lamps were fairly popular, since they could be released as collectible sets (for example, a set of lamps with a different god on each lamp), and because they were relatively cheap (they were typically mold made instead of hand-crafted, so they were not as expensive or time-consuming to produce).   When acquiring an ancient piece of art you are not just buying something that may be considered a good investment. It is true that many ancient items have an appreciative monetary value. By owning an artifact, you bring a piece of the ancient artisan, shared human toil and a slice of history into your home and into your life. Our mission is to accurately describe and illustrate a historical period into every piece of art that we offer. Our wish is to share the experience of our ancestors with you and your family.  Before purchasing a so-called antiquity on eBay, please make sure you know what you are buying.  Buying authentic antiquities requires a bit of knowledge and a lot of common sense; do not be fooled by those who are selling fakes and offering a "Certificate of Authenticity."! Authenticity is guaranteed for Life!    GUARANTEE   We always do our best to make sure you are 100% satisfied. We stand firmly behind all of our products, provide you with great customer service, and an unconditional guarantee! Your Complete Satisfaction is our # 1 Goal!  If you are not satisfied for any reason, just return the item within 30 days for a full refund.  Item (s) must be returned in the same condition as when first purchased. By bidding on this auction you are entering into a legally binding contract, the entire terms of which are contained herein and in the bidding page. By bidding in this auction you indicate that you have read, understand, accept and agree to all the terms and conditions set forth above.    SHIPPING   Once payment is cleared, item(s) will be shipped within 3 business days. Shipping is free and all item(s) are insured. All international shipments may take up to 14 working days to arrive and some times much longer depending on the country and its custom policies.     Final bidding price does not include any duties/tariffs that may be applicable to clear the goods; it is the buyer's responsibility to verify that the goods purchased are permitted as imports to their country, and pay any taxes or import duties. We hope that your buying experience on eBay will be pleasant and we do our utmost to make sure that your transaction with us is easy and care free!        YOUR COMPLETE  SATISFACTION IS OUR # 1 GOAL!     Place a Bid!