C. 100-300. Roman. A beautiful terracotta oil lamp with ribbed disk, bearing two registers of alternating circle and triangle decoration, a loop handle and snub spout. Oil lamps like this one were one of the main means of lighting in the Roman world. Excellent condition; on a custom stand.Size: L:42mm / W:104mm ; 80g; Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in before 2000 on the UK art market.