Terracotta oil lamp. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 5 in. (2.9 x 12.7 cm). Date: 2nd half of 1st century A.D.. On the discus a winged Victory holds a shield inscribed with a New Year's wish for happiness. Around her are representations of things that were usually given as gifts to celebrate the New Year--money (in the form of three coins) and dried fruit (dates and figs). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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