Lighting DevicesRoman4th-6th century
Lamp
4th-6th century
Description
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.
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