Terracotta oil lamp

Roman, Cypriot

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Loeschcke Type 8. Large unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus; rosette with pointed, radiating petals around central filling hole; a second filling hole in front of handle. On broad, slightly sloping shoulder, stylized vine tendril with bunches of grapes. Slightly concave base inscribed in Greek letters: CΦYPI/ΔWNOC.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman, Cypriot

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Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman, Cypriot
Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman, Cypriot
Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman, Cypriot

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