Terracotta oil lamp

Roman

Not on view

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: uncertain; around edge, herringbone wreath (?). Single filing hole at top center. Shoulder: uncertain. Undefined, slightly concave base, with circle of raised Greek letters. Hole in discus, part of front top of nozzle missing, and damage to surface on left side of body. Pink clay with yellowish buff wash.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman

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