Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Shallow discus: a circular frieze of gladiatorial weapons and armor, comprising pairs of swords, helmets, shields, and greaves; single filling hole at center, surrounded by two concentric lines, with a band of lines and grooves toward the edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and a broad, flat base.

Complete, except for weathering chip in right edge of shoulder.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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