Object type
oil lamp
Fabric
undetermined high imperial production oil lamp
Culture/period
Roman world
Materials
pottery
Technique
moulding
Production date
1 / 100
Current location
Exposició permanent
Archaeological site
Procedència desconeguda
Township
Desconegut
Dimensions
24 x 74 x 103 mm
Description
Volute lamp with the representation of a scene where there is a child figure, nude and winged, like a Cupid, who observes a hare that hides behind the leaves of a vine full of grapes.
The representation of Cupid, responsible for falling in love and human passions, accompanied by hares and rabbits, is common in Latin iconography. These animals were associated with fertility and sexuality, two issues for which Cupid was quite famous.
Image
3D Model
© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Barcelona
Omeka ID
2371