Terracotta oil lamp late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D. Roman Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Deep concave discus: a gladiator, standing facing backward, wearing a crested helmet, short trunks, and boots, and holding a long, rectangular shield in one hand and a weapon (concealed by his body) in the other; single filling hole near center between his legs, surrounded by a broad band of lines and grooves at edge. A funnel-shaped channel, with a small central slit, runs from the discus towards the large wick hole. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Base ring outlined by two concentric lines.T
GLIX-115-2HGYB60
Magyarország
Kollekció
GLIX Prime
Novel Use
Fotós / Szerző
MET/BOT
Készült
Leírás
Terracotta oil lamp late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D. Roman Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Deep concave discus: a gladiator, standing facing backward, wearing a crested helmet, short trunks, and boots, and holding a long, rectangular shield in one hand and a weapon (concealed by his body) in the other; single filling hole near center between his legs, surrounded by a broad band of lines and grooves at edge. A funnel-shaped channel, with a small central slit, runs from the discus towards the large wick hole. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Base ring outlined by two concentric lines.T