Roman Oil Lamp with Chi-Rho within Portico
5th-7th century AD. A terracotta oil lamp composed of a squat body with D-section wall, circular discus and oval nozzle, triangular lug handle and shallow basal ring, discus with shallow depression and two circular filling holes, decorated with a Chi-Rho monogram within a portico in relief, lozenges and stylised dolphins around the shoulder. 103 grams, 11.4cm (4 1/2"). With a London ADA member's gallery, 1970-1990s. North Country collection, deceased.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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5th-7th century AD. A terracotta oil lamp composed of a squat body with D-section wall, circular discus and oval nozzle, triangular lug handle and shallow basal ring, discus with shallow depression and two circular filling holes, decorated with a Chi-Rho monogram within a portico in relief, lozenges and stylised dolphins around the shoulder. 103 grams, 11.4cm (4 1/2"). With a London ADA member's gallery, 1970-1990s. North Country collection, deceased.
Condition Report: Fine condition.