Lamp, late 2nd century Additional Info: Discus Iconography: Plain consisting of a hollow body fixed on a circular spreading base and surmounted by a bowl. Upper part with two applied lamps, one on each side. On front center is an eagle in high relief with spreading wings, clawed feet resting on a platform, head turned to left; feathers carefully rendered. The circular bowl may be intended for burning incense; flat rim demarcated by a deep groove. Identical side lamps, each with an elongated body with a flattened leaf-shaped ornament handle and a round-tipp
Lamp, late 2nd century Additional Info: Discus Iconography: Plain consisting of a hollow body fixed on a circular spreading base and surmounted by a bowl. Upper part with two applied lamps, one on each side. On front center is an eagle in high relief with spreading wings, clawed feet resting on a platform, head turned to left; feathers carefully rendered. The circular bowl may be intended for burning incense; flat rim demarcated by a deep groove. Identical side lamps, each with an elongated body with a flattened leaf-shaped ornament handle and a round-tipped nozzle; slightly concave discus pierced by a filling-hole.
Size: 4960px × 3258px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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