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Lamp

Lamp

Roman

Fabric is buff with red glaze. Round reservoir is decorated with incised lines. Sunken flat discus is decorated with Christian monogram. There are two holes in discus. Unpierced handle is at back of reservoir. Sides of nozzle are double-grooved. Nozzle is blackened from use.

Terracotta

Late Antique period

Lighting Devices