Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

late 3rd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Frog Type. Mold-made. Carinated body. Small, shallow discus with a single filling hole at center, surrounded by two raised circular bands. Shoulder: stylized pattern of impressed dots arranged in two vertical rows and interrupted at sides by two vertical strokes. Nozzle top: ladder pattern. Undefined base; maker's mark: an impressed vertical palm frond. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 3rd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Egyptian (?)

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76