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Bitruncate cone-shaped lamp with a disc which is marked with a moulding and with the beginning of a ribbon handle next to the orifice for fuel.  Paste of an orangey colour. The surface is covered with a reddish coating, partially lost. On the disc we find a decoration in relief consisting of small strokes and radial circles, and next to the opening for light we see a cross. All around is an inscription in Greek, bordered by dotted lines. The orifice for light shows signs of use.

Lucerna bitroncocónica de forma ovoide, disco marcado con moldura y arranque de asa de cinta junto al orificio de alimentación. Pasta de color anaranjado. Superficie cubierta con engobe de color rojizo, parcialmente perdido. En el disco se aprecia una decoración en relieve de pequeños trazos y círculos radiales, y una cruz junto al orificio de luz. Alrededor hay una inscripción griega bordeada por líneas de puntos. Huellas de uso en el orificio de luz.

Bitruncate cone-shaped lamp with a disc which is marked with a moulding and with the beginning of a ribbon handle next to the orifice for fuel.  Paste of an orangey colour. The surface is covered with a reddish coating, partially lost. On the disc we find a decoration in relief consisting of small strokes and radial circles, and next to the opening for light we see a cross. All around is an inscription in Greek, bordered by dotted lines. The orifice for light shows signs of use.

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