Medusa Terracotta Oil Lamp - 1st Century Bc! and similar items

TERRACOTTA CIRCA 1ST C BC EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL ANCIENT DEPICTION OF MEDUSA In good condition abrasion and minor loss consistent with antiquity (ancient) piece - pencil mark from Museum or private collators catalogue - there are no repairs and it is intact however this is an ancient piece not a reproduction - as shown. There is a BK mark to the base this may have been made for an individual rather than being a makers mark - the initials may be the initials of the owner? it is impossible to say - seems to be a rare mark - Gorgon head is a little terrifying and beautifully done - lovely 'fluted' incised details to the terracotta, beautiful proportions - stunning original piece NOT A REPRODUCTION! the artifact has an almost silky smooth sensation to the touch on the base and sections of the handle from use over such a long time....it is a little hard to describe the lovely feel to the surface on the base 3 1/4" long 2 1/4" wide 1 3/4" tall APPROX MEASUREMENTS make offer welcome! NOT A REPRODUCTION!! The photos form part of the description. Like all colors there is a color variation that occurs in different lighting conditions both inside but also outside, even the time of day can make the color appear a little different. We do our best to show colors as we see them. Color perception is highly individual and some people can perceive more colors than others, also colors can appear somewhat different on different screens and devices due to variations in screen hardware and device display settings.