Roman oil lamp made in Corinth

Title

Roman oil lamp made in Corinth

Identifier

2013.HB.56

Subject

Ancient & Classical-Greek & Roman

Description

Stamped on base: "MNOVIVSTI" Marcus Nevius Justus. On gray-lavender terracotta is molded a standing eagle, stylized feathers, high loop handle, rounded spout.

Format

Lamp
Ceramic; terracotta
Overall: 4 1/4" in length

Date

late 2nd century CE

Files

2013.HB.56.jpg

Collection

Citation

“Roman oil lamp made in Corinth,” Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University, accessed April 28, 2024, https://miamiuniversityartmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/584.