Oil lamp, about 300 BC

Made:
300 BCE in Europe
Roman terracotta oil lamp with raised representation of bird

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Roman terracotta oil lamp with raised representation of bird
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Roman terracotta oil lamp with raised representation of bird and grapes, approx 60mm diameter

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1984-193
Materials:
terracotta
Measurements:
overall: 23 mm x 80 mm x 68 mm, ,
type:
oil lamp
credit:
S.G. Harley