Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 40–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4 (?). Mold-made. Discus: helmeted, naked warrior advancing right, facing left, holding long spear and round shield in left hand and right arm outstretched behind him; a single filling hole at left center; band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and slightly concave base. Nozzle broken and mostly missing, but body complete.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76