Ancient Greek lamp
- Inventory number:
- АР-254
- Creation Date:
- 2nd - 1st century BC
- Provenance:
- Lviv Historical Museum
- Size:
- 22 x 3.5 x 6.2 cm
- Material:
- terracotta
- Type of object:
- Lamp
- Subject:
- Ancient Greece
Round in shape, with a handle and a chipped spout. On the upper section, there is a relief image of the zodiac sign Capricorn. Next to the image is an opening for pouring oil. The upper edge is decorated with circles and dots. On the reverse side of the lamp, there is an inscription in Greek. The mechanism of these lamps was quite simple: oil or animal fat was poured inside, a wick was placed, and then it was lit.
