

*A ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP OF A ROOSTER.
1st-2nd century A.D.
L. 13,3 cm
Provenance
Formerly,private collection, Germany, collected in the 1970's
This two-part mold-made lamp, featuring a volute nozzle, is topped by a reclining cockerel with its wings folded close to its body. A perforation is present on the back, and a suspension loop is located at the neck. Very good state of conservation.
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