Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4 (?). Mold-made. Shallow discus: a centaur moving to right, carrying an amphora over his shoulder; a single filling hole at center below between his legs; with a band of lines and grooves around the edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Broad base ring, and a flat base. Broken (with weathered edges), and most of nozzle and front of body missing.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76