Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 20 BCE–25 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Deep, concave discus: Europa and the bull, facing right; Europa with right arm outstretched holding the bull between the horns and left arm raised holding drapery billowing behind her; a single filling hole at bottom near nozzle, and lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with large wick hole; small vertical groove at base of nozzle. Broad, raised base ring, and flat base. Intact, but one small chip on edge at back of discus.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 20 BCE–25 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76