Terracotta oil lamp

Roman, Cypriot

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Deep body. Discus: myrtle wreath in relief, with a single filling hole at center; band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking nozzle, with large wick hole. Incised base ring, and slightly concave base.

Complete, but some cracks and severe flaking of surface on underside around the nozzle.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman, Cypriot

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