Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Vessberg Type 10. Mold-made. Discus: monkey at left facing right reaching up to grapes hanging from a tall vine to right; a single filling hole at center between monkey's feet and base of vine; band of lines and grooves around edge; plain, narrow, sloping shoulder. Volutes flanking large, slightly pointed nozzle, with large wick hole. Incised base ring, and pushed-in base. One large hole in base.

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