Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 40–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: rearing lion, facing left; ground line below; a single filling hole at center below lion's body; band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and slightly concave base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76