Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

mid-1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: a myrtle-wreath in relief, around a central filling hole, with a small hole at bottom behind nozzle, and band of lines and grooves around edge. Incised base ring, and flat base. Complete, except for loss to left projection on nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76