Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: wreath, with taenia at top, pointed, ribbed leaves, and round berries or buds; a single filling hole at center; band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking small nozzle. Broad base ring flanked by incised circles, and flat base. Intact.

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