Terracotta oil lamp
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Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made, with ring handle. Discus: a large cuttlefish (squid or octopus?), shown horizontally with tentacles to right; a single, small filling hole at center near front and with a band of two grooves and raised lines at edge of discus. Plain sloping shoulder. Volutes flanking nozzle, with a decorative element between volutes. Incised lines on front edge of handle, with uneven join towards back. Raised ring base, and a flat base; large planta pedis stamp at center.
Large hole along right side of discus, but rest complete.
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