Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made, with ring handle. Shallow plain concave discus; a single filling hole at center, and a groove and raised circle around edge. Slightly sloping shoulder, with impressed pattern of leaves. Incised base ring, and uneven base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76