Terracotta oil lamp

Roman, Cypriot

Not on view

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: racehorse running left and wearing ornate collar, flanked to either side by herringbone wreath; two filling holes above and below horse. On shoulder, stylized vine tendril with bunches of grapes. On undefined, concave base, star design with indistinct letters (?) between rays. Buff clay.

Intact.

Terracotta oil lamp, Terracotta, Roman, Cypriot

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