Terracotta oil lamp

Roman, Ephesian

Not on view

Broneer Type 29, Group 3. Mold-made. Unpierced handle. Flat, plain discus: a large central filling hole with raised lip; plant motif in nozzle channel. Shoulder: targets within panels, and long tongues on each side of nozzle. Broad base ring, flanked by incised circles, and small uneven base filled with maker's stamp, comprising a rosette of four petal. On underside of body: at front; a band of three incised lines to either side of nozzle; at back, two long curving lappets issuing from base of handle.

Body intact; but all but base of handle missing.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman, Ephesian

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