Lamp
1st–4th century A.D.
Discus Iconography: Two nude wrestlers (pancratists); victor standing at right (backview) looking to right; knocked-out adversary half lying on the ground.
Description: Moldmade. Shoulder: Loeschcke form IV a. Filling-hole close to center of discus. Unpierced air hole on top of nozzle. Round-tipped volute-nozzle. Base marked off by one circular groove. Potter's incuse signature: L.M.SA.
Description: Moldmade. Shoulder: Loeschcke form IV a. Filling-hole close to center of discus. Unpierced air hole on top of nozzle. Round-tipped volute-nozzle. Base marked off by one circular groove. Potter's incuse signature: L.M.SA.
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