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Terracotta oil lamp

Terracotta oil lamp. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. (4.1 x 9.8 cm). Date: 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made, with ring handle. Discus; a pattern of radiating lines outside a central band of three raised concentric circles, and a raised outer edge; single filling hole at center. On curving shoulder, a pattern of close-set ovules. Volutes flanking broad, angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Broad raised ring base, and a slightly uneven base, with an obscure impressed mark (planta pedis?) at center. Intact.
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Title:
Terracotta oil lamp
Caption:
Terracotta oil lamp. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. (4.1 x 9.8 cm). Date: 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made, with ring handle. Discus; a pattern of radiating lines outside a central band of three raised concentric circles, and a raised outer edge; single filling hole at center. On curving shoulder, a pattern of close-set ovules. Volutes flanking broad, angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Broad raised ring base, and a slightly uneven base, with an obscure impressed mark (planta pedis?) at center. Intact.
Technique/material:
TERRACOTTA
Period:
Early Imperial
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Location:
ROMAN EMPIRE
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:
2458 x 2458 px | 17.3 MB
Print size:
20.8 x 20.8 cm | 8.2 x 8.2 in (300 dpi)
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