Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

4th–5th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: poorly-executed naked man facing front but moving to right, holding large bulbous jar in right hand and with an amphora in raised left hand; around edge of discus, short radiating lines. Two filling holes to either side of figure. On broad shoulder, stylized vines with many grapes. Undefined, slightly concave base. Front of nozzle missing, and chip in right side of handle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76