Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp tenerianculture flowers and other stylized decorations

flowers and other stylized decorations

The vessel features a large bulbous body

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typical of the fine wares produced at the Ban Ko Noi kilns of Sawankhalok in north-central Thailand

and personal adornments

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp tenerianculture flowers and other stylized decorationsLater Roman Empire, c. 400 AD A superb example of Late Roman terracotta craftsmanship, this mold made oil lamp is both elegantly simple and historically significant. Featuring a plain discus and rounded nozzle, its large circular body seamlessly leads to a short, rounded spout, while a concave, undecorated discus sits at the center. The flattened shoulders frame a small sized filling hole (discus), and a prominent lug handle at the rear completes the