Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made. Discus: head of Sol (Helios), facing; broad band of concentric circles around edge; a single filling hole at bottom near nozzle. Shoulder: small circles with central dots. Heart-shaped nozzle. Two slanting grooves, flanking underside of nozzle. Incised base ring, and flat base; across base in Greek letters: ΘΕΟΔW[PO]/Y. Intact; slight surface chipping on back edge.

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