Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Vessberg Type 13. Mold-made. Deep discus, with a single filling hole at center, surrounded by concentric circles and, towards edge, a band of close-set radiating lines. Sloping shoulder: small ovules around inner edge. Round nozzle with large wick hole; impressed circle at each side of back of nozzle. Incised base ring, and broad, flat base; elongated footprint stamp at center. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76