4 Ancient-Style Figural Terracotta Oil Lamps

A collection of four terracotta oil lamps representing ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern lighting traditions, including Byzantine, Egyptian, Roman, and Greek styles. The group features a variety of molded figural and ornamental designs, including a standing human figure, a stylized figural relief, a frontal human face surrounded by decorative patterns, and an elongated vessel with geometric and linear decoration. Each incorporates openings for oil filling and wick placement, with surfaces ranging from reddish terracotta to buff and gray earthenware. 1. Byzantine-style figural lamp: 2" H x 4" W x 2" D. 2. Egyptian-style molded lamp: 1-3/4" H x 4-1/4" W x 2" D. 3. Roman-style face motif lamp: 1-1/2" H x 4" W x 1-3/4" D. 4. Greek-style elongated lamp: 2-1/4" H x 5" W x 1-1/2" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Carmine Vito “Tod” Todisco (1930–2025), founder and CEO of Northern Plastics Corp., a Syracuse-area manufacturer specializing in fiberglass furniture and commercial products.