Oil lamp
Artist
Unknown
CultureRoman
Date1st century AD
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 1 x 4 3/8 x 3 5/16 in. (2.5 x 11.1 x 8.4 cm)
InscribedContains inscription on shield held by Victory: "ANNVM NOVVM FAVSTVM FELICVM MIHI (OR TIBI) (HIC)" which translates to "Festive greetings to you for the new year".
Credit LineBequest of Holladay Mitchell
Object number63.84.82
Not on view
DescriptionNew Year's lamp with latin inscription. Bronze, made in two parts.Published ReferencesH. Menzel, ANTIKE LAMPEN..., Mainz, 1967, no. 206, pl. 33, no. 3.
