sim. AgoraVII, pp. 125, 173, nos. 861-866, 2378, pl. 19 (same motif; J. Perlzweig)
Comparanda
sim. KerameikosXVI, pp. 156-157, nos. 1438-1479, pl. 30 (same motif; B. Böttger)
Description
Late version of type of bear running left with leaping venator.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Typical Middle-Late Roman Athenian lamp fabric (orangish red; slightly gritty), firing, and surface treatment (somewhat thick, even, semimatte slip).
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves ca. 30% from the upper middle to front part of lamp, including central discus and small part of front left shoulder and nozzle. Moderate, extensive abrasion and rare chipping; worn breaks.
