Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: winged, draped siren, standing and facing right, with large bird's claw feet, long wing behind her back, and holding a lyre (?) at her side; a single filling hole at bottom right; band of lines and grooves towards edge. Incised base ring, and uneven, raised base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76