Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

3rd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Mold-made, with pierced handle. Small, slightly concave discus with a large central filling hole; a broad, horizontal shoulder, flanked by two raised circles, and decorated in relief with a wreath of leaves and berries. Volutes flanking slightly angular nozzle, with two small parallel lines across top of nozzle between volutes. Raised base ring, and flat base. Complete, except for one large hole in base.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76