Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Deep, concave discus, two pairs of greaves and two swords, one straight, the other curved, both with straps above the hilt, and pointing in opposite directions, all arranged in a circle around a central, small filling hole, surrounded by three raised concentric circles; a narrow band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking broad, angular nozzle with large wick hole. Raised base ring, and uneven base.

Intact.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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