2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A substantial ceramic slipper-shaped oil lamp with strap handle and large flared and elongated nozzle and mouth; tear-shaped incised basal ring; band of decoration between nozzle and shoulder, large band of incised chevron decoration around shoulder, below a smaller band of incised stylised waves. 328 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). From an important collection of lamps, acquired in the 1970s.