Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: in high relief, winged Eros standing at right, holding a bunch of grapes with large vine leave, with ground line below; at left, hare facing right on indistinct base ground line; a single filling hole at bottom center, partially obscuring a round object between hare and Eros; band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle, with Y-shaped design between. Large wick hole. Incised base ring, and slightly uneven, flat base. Small, raised maker's mark (?) at center. Intact.

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