Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: goat, lying to right with legs folded beneath body; a single large filling hole at bottom center; broad band of fine lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Raised base ring with two concentric grooves, and flat base. Complete, except for small hole in underside of nozzle, one large surface chip on underside of body at front; all surfaces worn and pitted.

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