Rome; Lamps; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Pinkish buff clay. Nozzle with straight sides extending across rim and converging toward discus. Herringbone pattern incised on rim. On either side of rim is a raised panel at cross axis of lamp. Raised band set off by grooves between rim and discus. In center of discus is standing figure of Eros to left looking back, drapery wound about arm flies behind, small wings, holds situla in right hand and dish of fruit in left. Moulded handle with hole indicated on each side but not pierced through. Slightly concave base set off by circular groove. Nozzle end blackened. Small piece broken out of discus and is in lamp.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Rome; Lamps; Italy

Language:

UND

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