Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: Jupiter with scepter, facing forward, on back of eagle with outspread wings standing on a thunderbolt; a single filling hole at lower right; band of lines and grooves towards edge; narrow, plain shoulder. Volutes flanking nozzle; large wick hole. Incised base ring, and uneven, concave base. 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