Lamp

MS2028

From: Italy | Latium | Rome (Italy)

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS2028
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Italy | Latium | Rome (Italy)
Manufacture Location Hispania Baetica
Locus Monte Testaccio
Date Made 1st century - 3rd century CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Description

Mold made lamp with fugitive (?) red paint covering the entire exterior. Top of handle has been broken off. The discuss has been stamped with a running lion surrounded by a ring with small outwardly extending “tongues.” The fill hole is directly bellow the belly of the lion, and appears to have been created by piercing the clay with a dowel or similar tool. Heart shaped nozzle. The bottom preserves the potter’s stamp, “ CASVICT.”

Height 3 cm
Length 9.4 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Outside Diameter 4.2 cm
Other Number 1232 - Stevenson Etruscan Series Number

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