Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp

Cypriot

Not on view

Wheel-made with edge folded in to form a wick rest; flaring rim, with beveled lip; deep, almost round, open body; raised base ring, and flat base, with marks of potter's string across it. Band of fine grooves around upper body on underside.

Intact. Iron stains on front edge of base.

Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp, Terracotta, Cypriot

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