Roman Oil Lamp: Lion Hunt

An ancient Roman oil lamp with an image of a lion bringing down a gazelle in the discus. The back is stamped, L M ADIES.

Ca. 1st century AD.
Length: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Intact.

Formerly in the O. Brohme, Sands Point, New York, acquired in the 1960's.