Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: Eros (Cupid), with wings, seated, facing right, with right arm outstretched; a single filling hole towards right in front of figure; band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking broad, angular nozzle. Raised base ring, and flat base.

Intact, but slight chip in base.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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