Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Mold-made. Large, deep body, with ring handle. Large discus: indistinct wreath, with a single central filling hole, and a single raised band around edge; horizontal shoulder: impressed ovules around inner edge; round nozzle. Broad, raised base ring, and broad, flat base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76