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Lamp

Date

1st century B.C.–4th century A.D.

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Implements

Institution

Getty Museum

Description: Moldmade. Ribbon handle with a herringbone-pattern. Lamp in the shape of a human head; moustache, knit eyebrows, smiling expression, and sensual lips. The crown of leaves and fruit across the forehead alludes to Bacchus or one of his followers. Large filling-hole between head and handle. Nozzle located at the end of the chin. Oval raised base-ring; within it, a flower with eight grooved petals around a central button.

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