Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 20 BCE–25 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: winged gryphon, running to left; single filling hole towards bottom, and a band of two grooves around edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Narrow raised base ring, and flat base. Intact. Gryphon on discus; with concave top and scrolled nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 20 BCE–25 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76