Object Description
A Roman, glazed, terracotta oil lamp featuring a large, rounded body with a short, rounded nozzle. A pierced lug handle is placed at the rear of the lamp, decorated with two vertical grooves. The discus, framed by a circular groove, presents two figures, most likely dwarf actors, in relief. Both figures are facing right, with the one on the left depicted standing, having his right hand placed on the waist and his left raised. The other dwarf is portrayed in a kneeling position with one hand held near the hip. There is a filling hole at the centre of the discus, in between the two figures. To the reverse, a faded maker’s mark has been stamped on the base, which is marked by a simple circular groove.
Date: Circa 2nd century AD