Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

3rd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: horse facing left with one foreleg raised, wearing harness on body; around edge of discus, narrow wreath. Two filling holes above horse's back and between forelegs. On horizontal shoulder, stylized vines with many grapes. Undefined, concave base. Body complete, but most of handle missing.

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