Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: myrtle (?) wreath of fine leaves; a single filling hole at center; band of lines and groove around edge, interrupted at front by a channel with indented circle behind at bottom of discus. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised base ring, and slightly concave base.

Intact, but some surface chipping on right side of body.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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