Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

3rd–mid-4th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Late Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made, with unpierced handle. Discus: two standing, draped figures with altar between; a single filling at center top; indistinct pattern around edge. Shoulder: wreath. Undefined, flat base. Intact, but chipped surface around front edge of nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–mid-4th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76