Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: large dog springing to left, with erect tai and collar round neck; ground line below; a single filling hole below dog's body, with a band of lines and grooves at edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Raised base ring, and slightly concave 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