Lamp
1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Discus Iconography: Striated wreath between two raised rings.
Description: Moldmade. Ribbon handle with decorated section at upper handle base: horizontal cross-bindings and, below, tightly placed bifurcated lines; rest of handle in three ridges, the outer ones marked by small slanted lines; at bottom, three horizontal ridges. Biconvex body. Shoulder with raised vegetal patterns and unidentified objects. Medium-length rounded nozzle flanked by two voluted ridges. Raised base-ring; within, an incised rosette of narrow, pointed petals.
Description: Moldmade. Ribbon handle with decorated section at upper handle base: horizontal cross-bindings and, below, tightly placed bifurcated lines; rest of handle in three ridges, the outer ones marked by small slanted lines; at bottom, three horizontal ridges. Biconvex body. Shoulder with raised vegetal patterns and unidentified objects. Medium-length rounded nozzle flanked by two voluted ridges. Raised base-ring; within, an incised rosette of narrow, pointed petals.
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