Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: facing head of Silenos at center; a single filling hole at center left; band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and slightly pushed-in base; a horizontal line across center of base as a maker's mark. 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