Four Tunisian terra chiara Roman oil lamps, dated to the 2nd–5th century CE, are decorated on the discus with figural motifs depicting individuals in side profile. The first lamp features a profile bust wearing what appears to be a helmet or close-fitting cap, with the shoulders ornamented by stamped geometric designs and concentric-circle motifs. The second depicts an apparently female figure in profile, distinguished by an elaborate headdress and jewellery, including a necklace around the neck. The third shows a profile figure with long, stylized hair falling vertically down the back of the neck; the torso is adorned with a patterned garment or jewellery incorporating circular and geometric motifs, while the face is rendered schematically with a prominent nose and simplified eye. The fourth lamp depicts a figure in profile with typically Roman-style hair and draped clothing. Across the four lamps, the figures are emphasized in their hairstyle or headdress, and are decoratively dressed in garments.

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