Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: eagle, facing front, with wings outstretched, and proper left leg raised; a single small filling hole at bottom right; band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and flat base. Intact, but some surface chipping.

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