Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made. Shallow discus: Europa with veil over her head, seated on bull facing left; a single filling hole at top left; band of lines and grooves around edge. Broad, undecorated shoulder. Heart-shaped nozzle. Incised base ring, and slightly convex 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