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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp, Roman Cypriot
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp, Roman Cypriot, c. 1–100 AD. Cyprus Museum, Jacksonville.© Cyprus Museum, Jacksonville

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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp, Ex. Crosthwaite Collection, 1st century A. D. , the top molded with a bird upon a branch. 3. 4 in. long On museum label noted as being from the collection of Sir Moore Crosthwaite, who had variously served as the UK ambassador to Lenanon and Sweden, 1958-1966. Intact; wear and finish losses. Sale Price: $200

Classification

Object type
Lamp
Shape
Special and ritual vesselsLamp
Decoration
Moulded
Motif
Bird
Material
Clay
Period
Hellenistic and RomanRoman
Date
1 - 100 AD

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  • Cyprus Museum, Jacksonville

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