Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 40–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Deep concave discus: rosette of three pointed petals with central rib; a single filling hole at center; band of two grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle, with large wick hole. Incised base ring, and raised, flat base; a short impressed line near center. Broken and repaired, with some cracks, holes, and one chip missing on right side of nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76