C. 5th-6th century AD

A nice Roman oil lamp, decorated with helmeted bust of Minerva, goddess of war and wisdom. It has a raised ridge encircling the discus leading down to a canal nozzle. The shoulders are decorated with geometric pattern and it features a lug handle. The lamp stands on a raised ring base with incised concentric circles at the centre.

Small chip to edge of shoulders and base otherwise intact with good detail.

Ref: Lamps Antiques by H. Dejean. Planche 131, L566.

Provenance: West Midlands Collection

Size: 107mm length