3-037-050 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Lamp, 1st century B.C.-4th century A.D. Additional Info: Moldmade. Ribbon handle with a herringbone-pattern. Lamp in the shape of a human head; moustache, knit eyebrows, smiling expression, and sensual lips. The crown of leaves and fruit across the forehead alludes to Bacchus or one of his followers. Large filling-hole between head and handle. Nozzle located at the end of the chin. Oval raised base-ring; within it, a flower with eight grooved petals around a central button.