Terracotta oil lamp 1–50 Roman Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: in high relief, winged Nike (Victory) standing, facing left, holding inscribed shield over altar; a single filing hole at center right behind Nike, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Within raised base ring, outlined by two incised circles, a flat base, with incised letters across center: the shield in Latin is a New Year's wish for good fortune and happiness for the owner: ANNV / NOVM FAV/STVM FEL/ICEM discus, winged Victory with inscribed shield. On
Terracotta oil lamp 1–50 Roman Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: in high relief, winged Nike (Victory) standing, facing left, holding inscribed shield over altar; a single filing hole at center right behind Nike, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Within raised base ring, outlined by two incised circles, a flat base, with incised letters across center: the shield in Latin is a New Year's wish for good fortune and happiness for the owner: ANNV / NOVM FAV/STVM FEL/ICEM discus, winged Victory with inscribed shield. On the base is incised the name of the lampmaker: FAVSTI; he had workshops in Italy, Egypt, and Petra, as well as in Terracotta oil lamp. Roman. 1–50. Terracotta; mold-made. Early Imperial. Terracottas
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