Terracotta oil lamp

Roman, Cypriot

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Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: naked man facing front but moving to right, holding large bulbous jar in right hand and with an amphora below raised left hand; around edge of discus, short radiating lines. Two filling holes. On broad shoulder, stylized vines with many grapes. On slightly concave base, raised indistinct raised letters. Broken and repaired around underside of nozzle.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman, Cypriot

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