Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Deep concave discus: small, winged Eros on back of lion, both facing left, and another Eros seated in front of lion's head; a single filling hole at bottom, slightly to left; broad band of lines and grooves at edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised base ring, and flat base. Intact.

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