Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Deep, broad concave discus: myrtle wreath; a single filling hole slightly off-center; single groove around edge; narrow, undecorated shoulder. Volutes flanking nozzle with large wick hole. Incised base ring, and slightly raised base, concave at center. Complete, but scroll on back end of right volute missing.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76