Roman Terracotta Lamp with Fish and Grapes
3rd-4th century AD. A pale orange terracotta oil lamp (lucerna), the surface decorated with a central fish above the filling hole and surrounded on the perimeter by a sequence of bunches of grapes and vines, small handle to the rear. See similar specimen in MET inventory n.74.51.2238. 78 grams, 88mm (3 1/2"). Ex Parthenon Gallery, London, WC1.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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3rd-4th century AD. A pale orange terracotta oil lamp (lucerna), the surface decorated with a central fish above the filling hole and surrounded on the perimeter by a sequence of bunches of grapes and vines, small handle to the rear. See similar specimen in MET inventory n.74.51.2238. 78 grams, 88mm (3 1/2"). Ex Parthenon Gallery, London, WC1.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.