Object Description
An ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp featuring a round body with a concave discus leading to voluted nozzle with an angular tip. To the centre is a locust, facing left. The insect is rendered naturalistically with its long hind legs extending upwards. Its wings are slightly raised along with the antennas. A filling hole is visible below the locust. The imagery is framed with two incised bands. The reverse remains undecorated and features a slightly raised ring base.
This oil lamp is from the Loeschcke I B; Bailey A group iii
Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD