Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros
Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros
Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros
Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros
Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros
Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros
Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros
Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros
Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros
Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros

Roman Terracotta Volute Lamp with Eros

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ca. late 1st Century BC to 1st Century AD

Mould-made terracotta oil lamp, the round body with a concave discus framed by concentric ridges. The discus shows a winged figure in relief, probably Victory or Eros, one arm extended holding a rectangular object, the wings spread behind. Nozzle flanked by volutes with knob terminals. Burned olive oil through a wick at the nozzle. Nozzle tip lost, a chip at the wick hole. Buff clay with light encrustation.

Size: 3 inches (7.6 cm) L. x 2 inches (5.1 cm) W. x 1 inch (2.5 cm) H.

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