Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp

Unknown

4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Wheel-made with edge folded in to form a wick rest; flaring rim, with beveled lip; deep, almost round, open body; raised base ring, and flat base, with marks of potter's string across it. Band of fine grooves around upper body on underside. Intact. Iron stains on front edge of base.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76