Terracotta oil lamp

Roman, Cypriot

Not on view

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: standing man, holding large bulbous jar in right hand and an amphora in left; letters (?) to either side of head; around edge of discus, short radiating lines. Two filling holes. On broad shoulder, stylized vines with many grapes.On concave base, four (?) raised letters. Most of discus and back of nozzle missing.

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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