Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: stag springing to right; a single filling hole below his body, with a broad band of lines and grooves at edge, interrupted at front by a funnel-shaped channel. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Raised base ring, and uneven base. Complete, but some areas of surface chipping, especially on underside 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