Alexandrian oil lamp with frog

Title

Alexandrian oil lamp with frog

Identifier

2013.HB.70

Subject

Ancient & Classical-Greek & Roman

Description

Orange-brown terracotta oil lamp molded with boldly defined frog with textured surface; charred spout. Stamped on base with impressed seal of a fish.

Format

Lamp
Ceramic; terracotta
Overall: 3 3/4" in length

Date

3rd-4th century C.E.

Files

2013.HB.70.jpg

Collection

Citation

“Alexandrian oil lamp with frog,” Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University, accessed April 25, 2024, https://miamiuniversityartmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/599.