Roman oil lamp with animal scene: gazelle

Title

Roman oil lamp with animal scene: gazelle

Identifier

2013.HB.67.1

Subject

Ancient & Classical-Greek & Roman

Description

Pale orange terracotta, disc molded with striding gazelle within acanthus leaf border, loop handle, round spout.

Format

Lamp
Ceramic; terracotta
Overall: 4" in length

Date

2nd-3rd Century C.E.

Files

2013.HB.67.a.jpg

Collection

Citation

“Roman oil lamp with animal scene: gazelle,” Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University, accessed April 28, 2024, https://miamiuniversityartmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/595.