Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Vessberg Type 13. Mold-made. Deep discus, with a single filling hole at center, surrounded by concentric circles and, towards edge, a band of close-set radiating lines. Sloping shoulder: small ovules around inner edge. Round nozzle with large wick hole; impressed circle at each side of back of nozzle. Incised base ring, and broad, flat base; elongated footprint stamp at center.

Intact.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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