Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: winged Nike (Victory) standing on globe, facing forward, with wreath in outstretched right hand, and long palm in lowered left hand; a single filling hole at lower left; band of lines and grooves at edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and flat base. Complete, except for one hole on discus down proper right side of Nike.

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