Oil-lamp with an image of Harpocrates
The standing oil-lamp is a simple type, with a circular nozzle. The foot is slightly convex. The front bears an image of Harpocrates in high relief. This is nude, plumo boy, with body slightly turned rightward. His head is also titled toward the right side. His right hand is depicted moving toward his mouth, while he holds a lotus blossom in his left hand. A stylized psent crown is on his head. This is a fine example of second-century Roman pottery. It was erroneously ascribed to the Zadar inventory.
Catalogue entry
Standing oil-lamp from terracotta with an image of Harpocrates
Archaeological Museum Zadar, Zadar
Inv. no. AMZd A-10178; old. inv. nos. I.a. 706, I.e. 6771, t.k. 4990, L.596
Nin (Aenona)
Roman Empire, 2nd c. A.D.
terracotta: baked earth, moulding
H. 12 cm
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