Mediterranean Basin Oil Lamp, Roman Period, 120 To 180 Ad

Oil lamp with a round spout, flanked by two points, incised on the bands with concentric motifs, the hollowed handle is ribbed. The disc is decorated in relief with a merchant carrying a wine amphora, the decoration here is detailed and precise indicating a mastered production. The reverse has a well-engraved signature: MNOVIVST, MARCUS NOVIUS IUSTUS, workshop located near El-Jem active between 120 and 180 AD, many lamps from this workshop were discovered throughout the Mediterranean basin, attesting to the reputation of these productions. Orange terracotta with smooth slip, a few tiny chips, good general condition of conservation, see photos Mediterranean basin, Roman period, 120 to 180 AD Dimensions: 10.3 X 7.2 cm Provenance: collection of a former Parisian expert in archeology, constituted in the 70s. Sold with certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes. Guaranteed origin and period. * Shipping costs on estimate