Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Deep concave discus: small, winged Eros on back of lion, both facing left, and another Eros seated in front of lion's head; a single filling hole at bottom, slightly to left; broad band of lines and grooves at edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised base ring, and flat base.

Intact.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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