1st-2nd century AD. A terracotta oil lamp with broad chamfered shoulder and three pierced lugs, recessed discus with actor's mask modelled in the half-round, long D-shaped nozzle, underside with concentric rings and maker's name 'STROBILI'. See Bémont, C. Lampes en Terre Cuite, Paris, 2007 for discussion. 84.7 grams, 10.7cm (4 1/2"). Property of a South London collector; previously acquired on the European art market 1970-1980. The mark 'STROBILI' is the genitive of Strobilus, a known maker in Modena, Italy; his name is Greek for 'fir cone'. Fine condition.