lamp; Rome; Lamps; Ceramic; Glaze

Notes:

Pale buff clay with reddish brown/ dark brown glaze. Two nozzles flanked by double volutes which encroach slightly on rim. Conventional design between volutes. End of right nozzle restored. Grooved rim. In center of discus, circular alter holding pine cone and eggs. Tree (palm?) on either side of alter about which is coiled snake with head streaching toward offering on alter. Slightly raised base set off by circular and groove. Incised stamp C. Oppi Res (tituti). Ring handle broken and handle with triangular attachment added which seems too large for lamp. Decorated with palmette pattern.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Rome; Lamps; Italy

Language:

UND

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