Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Plain, concave discus; single filling hole at center, with a band of lines and grooves at edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised base ring, and uneven base.

Intact.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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