Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: rosette of four pointed petals with central rib; a single filling hole at center; band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle, with large wick hole. Incised base ring, and uneven, concave base.

Intact, but surface chipping on base.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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