Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Deep body. Discus: gladiator, standing, facing back, wearing helmet, trunks, and greaves, holding a short, curved sword in his left hand, with a rectangular shield fallen against his right leg; a single filling hole at right center; band of fine lines and grooves at edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised base ring, and flat but slightly uneven base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76