Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: charioteer driving biga to right, holding reins in left hand and whip in right over his head; a single filling hole at right below horses' bodies; band of lines and grooves towards edge; narrow, undecorated shoulder. Volutes flanking large nozzle. Incised base ring, and flat base. Intact, except for small chip in front of nozzle.

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