Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 8. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: scallop shell; two filling holes of different sizes; larger at right, and smaller at top left. Broad, slightly sloping shoulder with impressed wreath, flanked by two circular grooves. Faint, incised base ring, and concave base.

Complete, but one chip in top right side of handle.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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