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Lamp

Date

1st–4th century A.D.

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Implements

Institution

Getty Museum

Discus Iconography: Winged Cupid at left, a mastiff or a feline(?) at right; both individually tied by a rope to the top of a swiveling post; each rope is fixed to a belt around their waists; they are turning around the pole; the beast has seized Cupid's left leg, ready to bite; reference to a circus game(?). Description: Moldmade. Shoulder: Loeschcke form III a var. Filling-hole on right side of discus. Round-tipped volute-nozzle. Base marked off by one circular groove. Workshop mark in relief: similar to letter V, upside down (see also 83.AQ.377.546).

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