Oil lamp, 1st century, Pozzuoli, oil lamp, weight 0.524 kg, maker name: Madeyski, Antoni 1862–1939, An aged small metal vessel with a rounded base and a short pedestal sits centered on a pale neutral surface against a light gray background; two curved handles rise up from the body and meet above the rim, forming a symmetrical arch that connects to two flat, heart-shaped terminals with rough, pitted surfaces; the vessel and handles show an overall greenish patina with areas of darker green, mottled turquoise, and patches of brown and beige corrosion, while the background and surface are shades of light gray and off-white.
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Oil lamp, 1st century, Pozzuoli, oil lamp, weight 0.524 kg, maker name: Madeyski, Antoni 1862–1939, An aged small metal vessel with a rounded base and a short pedestal sits centered on a pale neutral surface against a light gray background; two curved handles rise up from the body and meet above the rim, forming a symmetrical arch that connects to two flat, heart-shaped terminals with rough, pitted surfaces; the vessel and handles show an overall greenish patina with areas of darker green, mottled turquoise, and patches of brown and beige corrosion, while the background and surface are shades of light gray and off-white.

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Oil lamp 1st century Pozzuoli oil lamp weight 0.524 kg maker name Madeyski Antoni 1862–1939 aged small metal vessel rounded base short pedestal sits centered pale neutral surface light gray background two curved handles rise up body meet rim forming symmetrical arch connects two flat heart-shaped terminals rough pitted surfaces vessel greenish patina areas darker green mottled turquoise patches brown beige corrosion background surface shades light gray off-white.

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