A Roman Bronze Oil Lamp Spout, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Islamic This example was struck at

This example was struck at the important mint of Tarsos in Cilicia and represents a lifetime issue associated with Alexander's reign

This pyramid seal amulet of pale yellow-green faience represents the stamp seals bearing its owner's name and titles

Length: 1 3/8 inches (3

a vertical column of text at the front reads: "The Osiris

Steatite was a favored material for seals across the ancient Near East due to its smooth texture and workability

A Roman Bronze Oil Lamp Spout, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Islamic This example was struck atKnown traditionally as plastic ('plastic' meaning molded or modeled) lamps, oil lamps of this type were formed into fantastic shapes Their shapes were limited only by the makers' imaginations and were molded to represent anything from heads, hands, and feet, to gods, animals and mythological characters. This anthropomorphic spout is from such a vessel, depicting the head of Pan with a glaring expression, wide protruding nose, and large open mouth that