Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp harpoon overall 152

overall 152

These historical transitions influenced the island's economic practices

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animated expressions with semi-openwork jaws revealing sharp fangs

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp harpoon overall 152Later Roman Empire, c. 400 AD A beautiful example of Late Roman terracotta craftsmanship, this mold made oil lamp is both elegantly simple and historically significant. Featuring a plain discus and rounded nozzle, its large circular body seamlessly leads to a short, rounded spout, while a concave, undecorated discus sits at the center. The flattened shoulders frame a small sized filling hole (discus), and a prominent ring handle at the rear completes