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Mold-made. Carinated body, with applied loop handle. Central filling hole within deep, concave discus, surrounded by a broad, raised edge. Sloping shoulder, decorated in relief with dots. Angular sides to nozzle, rounded at front. Raised base ring, and flat base.
Complete body, but most of handle missing.
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Title: Terracotta oil lamp
Period: Hellenistic or Early Imperial
Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
Culture: Greek or Roman
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/16 x 4 1/16 in. (3 x 10.3 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.1978
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