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VR3

Reference: VR3 / Cat. No.

Period: Roman

Origin: Southern Europe

Date: 40 – 90 AD

Description:
On discus: rosette of four bilobate (heart-shaped) petals.

Manufacture: Mould made.

Condition: Nozzle tip missing.

Notes:
Cf. BMC II, Q936; Walters, 727; (subject) Semitic Museum, Harvard, 1995.10.1004.
Pub: D. Knell, 'Ancient Pottery Lamps', Antique Collecting, June 2004.





Last edited: 04-05-2009

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