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	Reference: VA11 / Cat. No. Period: Roman Date: 50 – 110 AD Description: Concave discus encircled by moulding. Angled nozzle flanked by volutes. Defined circular base, inscription indistinct. On discus: bear running r. Base marked CRE[...] (?) Fabric: Buff clay with traces of dark red slip. Manufacture: Mould made. Size (cm): L. 8.4, W. 5.8, H. 2.6 Notes: Cf. (subject) Mlasowsky, 238; Goethert, M173; Loeschcke, 233. Mark possibly associated with Crescens, a maker whose signature occurs on Firmalampen and other lamp types found in Italy and elsewhere (Broneer, Corinth, p.97).
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