Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made. Concave, plain discus: a single small filling hole slightly off center and one raised circle around edge. Shoulder: impressed circles, each containing two concentric circles. Heart-shaped nozzle. Incised base ring, and uneven base. Two holes: one to left of nozzle on underside, the other on the base; some surface loses on shoulder and 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