Roman Oil Lamp with City Goddess of Antioch

Roman Oil Lamp with City Goddess of Antioch, ca. 1st half of 2nd Century AD.. A larger Roman oil lamp representing the famous sculpture of Antioch by Eutychides: it represents the Tyche (Fate) of Antioch. A similar scene featuring the sculpture can be found on the coins of Antioch struck by Tigranes, and frequently on those of later times. The city is personified as a female figure (city goddess) seated on a high rock or hill, from under which issues the Orontes in the form of a youth in the attitude of swimming. Inscription of the name of Doiskourides just below the nozzle. The piece has been restored. Wieclaw Collection. L. 4 5/8" spout to edge (11.7 cm)..