Terracotta oil lamp

Greek or Roman

Not on view

Mold-made. Central filling hole within a small, concave discus, surrounded by a circular band. Broad sloping shoulder, decorated with a pattern of radiating ridges (elongated leaves?) interspersed with lines of dots; a raised knob on left edge; two spirals flanking sides of nozzle, with heart-shaped leaf on top and angular sides to wick hole. Raised base ring, and slightly concave base.

Intact.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Greek or Roman

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Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Greek or Roman
Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Greek or Roman

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