Tarracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: rosette of twelve rounded petals with central rib; a single small filling hole at center; single groove around edge; undecorated, narrow, sloping shoulder. Volutes flanking nozzle, with large wick hole. Incised base ring, and uneven, slightly concave base.

Intact, but one large surface chip in side at back left.

Tarracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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