Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

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Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: poorly-executed naked man facing front but moving to right, holding large bulbous jar in right hand and with an amphora in raised left hand; around edge of discus, short radiating lines. Two filling holes to either side of figure. On broad shoulder, stylized vines with many grapes. Undefined, slightly concave base.

Front of nozzle missing, and chip in right side of handle.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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