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Terracotta oil lamp

4th–5th century CE

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Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: bestiarius using large cochlea to shield him from a bear; letters in relief below cochlea. Shoulder: right side, herring-bone wreath; left side, wolf (?) running towards man with raised arms. On base, circle of raised Greek letters. Filling hole slightly damaged to right side.

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Title: Terracotta oil lamp

Period: Late Imperial

Date: 4th–5th century CE

Culture: Roman, Cypriot

Medium: Terracotta

Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. (3.2 x 7.9 cm)

Classification: Terracottas

Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

Accession Number: 74.51.2235

Chronology

Italian Peninsula, 1-500A.D.

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