Beschreibung
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp, ca. 100-300 AD. Discus marked off from shoulder with radiating strokes. Solid ribbed handle, round tipped nozzle set off with two semi-circles at junction. On the discus, Adonis fighting a sow under an anemone flower, he dies and is resurrected by his lover, Aphrodite. Footed underside with a series of lines radiating from the center. Chipping to the right side, some encrustation. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 137. L. 4 3/4 (12 cm)..
