Oil lamp, about 300 BC

Made:
300 BCE in Europe
Roman terracotta oil lamp with raised pattern of vine leaves

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Roman terracotta oil lamp with raised pattern of vine leaves
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Roman terracotta oil lamp with raised pattern of vine leaves and grapes, approx 78mm diameter

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1984-192
Materials:
terracotta
Measurements:
overall: 52 mm x 100 mm x 78 mm, ,
type:
oil lamp
credit:
S.G. Harley