Vases Lamp
Lamp

Lamp

1st century A.D.
Description: Moldmade. Ring handle with one groove fixed in the back of a man sitting on a low seat; his legs and feet are not shown, only his bust is; pleated mantle (himation) over one shoulder; skull completely shaven, pointed beard; he is reading a book scroll; the three first letters of the Greek alphabet, Α Β Γ, are incised on the page. Filling-hole above handle. Long protruding slightly pointed nozzle suggesting a big phallus, pierced on top by a wick-hole. Small air hole on each side of the man's head. Flat plain base.
Date
1st century A.D.
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
H: 9.80 cm W: 5.40 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
83.AQ.377.514
Image Source
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Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)