Object Description
This fine Ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp features a discus decorated with a chariot being driven by two horses, shown in profile view. The chariot is displayed in motion, moving from right to left, and the horse legs can be seen stretched apart in mid gallop. The shoulder is decorated and triangular indentations on the base the maker mark (H) can be observed inside two concentric circles. There is a short volute nozzle and a small filling hole under the belly of the horses.
Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD