Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century BCE–1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: geometric design comprising diamond and arched, four-pointed star, all in a single line flanked by two grooves; a single filling hole at center; band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking rounded nozzle, with small Y-shaped ornament between. Broad, raised base ring, and slightly concave base. Front and underside of nozzle broken and missing; body complete.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76