A pair of ancient early Roman moulded terracotta pottery oil lamps, known as slipper lamps. The body of the first lamp is adorned with a relief design representing various ornaments on the shoulders, and a sun on the bottom. The first lamp is decorated with a raised circle nozzle top and a raised handle. The second lamp is made in a minimalistic design with a raised circle nozzle top. Lamps such as this one are occasionally known as animal head lamps, due to the appearance of the knob on the handle. Its basic function was to provide light through the oil in the tank and the wick that was located in the rostrum. It was also used as a votive and funerary element. Circa: 100 to 300 AD. Ancient and Antique Roman and Byzantine Empire Terracotta and Ceramic Oil Lamps, Museum Pieces, and Historical Artifacts, and Collectibles.

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