3-037-051 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Lamp, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Additional Info: Handle and ornament most likely molded and added after casting of body; sharp curves finished postcasting. Ornament handle in the shape of a beveled crescent with a small globule at each end; large ring behind. Globular body with rounded plain rim. Large plain-lipped filling-hole, lid missing. Two round-tipped volute-nozzles; no inner volute-knobs but instead sharp points; no ribs on sides under volutes. Flat nozzle tops with beveled sides; heart-shaped wick-holes. Raised base forming solid circular foot.