Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made, with ring handle. Deep concave discus with central filling hole surrounded by three raised concentric circles and a band of lines and grooves around edge. On broad, slanting shoulder, an irregular pattern of impressed leaves. Large wick hole. Raised base ring, and a broad, slightly concave base.

Complete, except for one hole in discus towards base of handle.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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