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Terracotta oil lamp
Vessberg Type 13. Mold-made. Discus: rosette of twelve slender round petals interspersed with four pointed, slender leaves; a single, small filling hole at center; raised ridge around edge of discus. Sloping shoulder: small ovules around inner edge. Round nozzle; a pair of impressed circles as stylized volutes at each side of back of nozzle. Raised base ring, and broad, flat base; small impressed circle at center.
Intact.
Intact.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Mid Imperial
- Date: 2nd century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Length: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm)
Height: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm) - Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1901
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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