Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: Eros (Cupid), with wings, seated, facing right, with right arm outstretched; a single filling hole towards right in front of figure; band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking broad, angular nozzle. Raised base ring, and flat base. Intact, but slight chip in 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