Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Mold-made, with pierced handle. Discus: bust of Helios (Sol) radiate, with large lunate frame below; a single filling hole toward right at center; band with a groove and line around edge. Sloping shoulder: indistinct impressed pattern (ovules?). Small, low handle. Rounded nozzle. Raised base ring, and 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