Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century BCE–1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: myrtle (?) wreath of fine leaves; a single filling hole at center; band of lines and groove around edge, interrupted at front by a channel with indented circle behind at bottom of discus. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised base ring, and slightly concave base. Intact, but some surface chipping on right side of body.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76