Lamp
3rd century B.C.
Discus Iconography: Plain discus.
Description: Biconical body with sharp carination. Broad shoulder decorated on each side with typical Cnidian double-leaf pattern; this pattern was made separately and then applied to the shoulder. Concave discus with small filling-hole. Short, splayed nozzle with anchor-shaped tip. Slightly concave raised base with central small disc in relief.
Description: Biconical body with sharp carination. Broad shoulder decorated on each side with typical Cnidian double-leaf pattern; this pattern was made separately and then applied to the shoulder. Concave discus with small filling-hole. Short, splayed nozzle with anchor-shaped tip. Slightly concave raised base with central small disc in relief.
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