Terracotta oil lamp

Roman, Cypriot

Not on view

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: rosette pattern of nineteen relief petals radiating from a central filling hole, with a narrow band of concentric lines and a groove towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within incised base ring, slightly uneven base, with a large letter or numeral in relief across center: X.

Intact, except for a small chip on edge of shoulder at back.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman, Cypriot

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