Roman Jupiter and Eagle Terracotta Lamp

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  • Size

    3cm(H) x 10cm(W) / 1"(H) x 4"(W)

  • Condition

    Excellent

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    Roman Jupiter and Eagle Terracotta Lamp

    Loeschcke Type IV, 2nd half 1st Century A.D

    British type, buff clay, dark brown to orange slip, central discus showing eagle with wings spread before Jupiter. Undecorated shoulder, tapered channel, volutes flanking lower half, rounded nozzle.

    cf. Bailey BMC 1523/4