Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 200–350 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: scallop shell; two filling holes of different sizes; larger at right, and smaller at top left. Broad, slightly sloping shoulder with impressed wreath, flanked by two circular grooves. Faint, incised base ring, and concave base. Complete, but one chip in top right side of handle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 200–350 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76