Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp

Unknown

4th–3rd century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Wheel-made with edge pinched in to form a narrow wick rest; broad, horizontal rim, with beveled lip; open, slightly concave body, with tubular projection at center; deep, hollow (?) body, tapering downward; applied, rough base ring, and flat base. Complete, except for one large chip in rim at left. The tubular projection extends down into body but not through base.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76