Lamp
2nd century A.D.
Discus Iconography: Plain discus.
Description: Moldmade. Large circular top with convex rim. Slightly depressed discus. Central filling-hole surrounded by a ridge. Flat-topped nozzle with a rounded tip and circular wick-hole, flanked by volutes. Inner volute-knobs joined by a ridge below nozzle. Vertical furrow on the flat nozzle top. Small raised base-ring.
Description: Moldmade. Large circular top with convex rim. Slightly depressed discus. Central filling-hole surrounded by a ridge. Flat-topped nozzle with a rounded tip and circular wick-hole, flanked by volutes. Inner volute-knobs joined by a ridge below nozzle. Vertical furrow on the flat nozzle top. Small raised base-ring.
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