Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Mold-made. Large, fairly deep body. Large, plain concave discus, with a single central filling hole, and a band of lines and grooves around edge; narrow, horizontal shoulder: impressed wreath of numerous leaves; short, round, nozzle. Faint incised base ring, and broad, concave base. Complete, but large crack on underside of body, and slight surface wear around nozzle.

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