Carlotta - the museum database

NM Ant 0114 :: lamp

Object description: Concave discus with asymmetrically placed opening; discus surrounded by a ridge; body with convex profile; grooved handle; groove indicating base; low ring base. Yellowish brown clay; matt, red slip. Plastic decoration on discus - fighting couple (gladiators/pugilators?); discus surrounded by a wreath of buds; impressed inscription (illegible) on underside.

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Inventory number

NM Ant 0114

Serie nummer

1370

Object

lamp

Material

Terracotta; Earthenware; Clay; Pottery

Material, Swedish

Terrakotta; Keramik

Acquisition

Transferred from Gustaf III:s Museum of Antiquities to the National Museum.

Description

Concave discus with asymmetrically placed opening; discus surrounded by a ridge; body with convex profile; grooved handle; groove indicating base; low ring base. Yellowish brown clay; matt, red slip. Plastic decoration on discus - fighting couple (gladiators/pugilators?); discus surrounded by a wreath of buds; impressed inscription (illegible) on underside.

Period