Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp

Unknown

4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Wheel-made with edge folded in to form a long wick rest; flaring rim, with rounded lip; deep, open body; raised base ring, and slightly uneven, rough base, with marks of potter's string across it. Complete, except for one chip in rim at back.

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