Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century BCE–1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Howland type 45A. Mold-made. Shallow, almost triangular body. Large, central filling hole, surrounded by a raised band. Broad, convex-curving shoulder, decorated with wreath, with bud at back; at left, a projecting rounded knob with indistinct design; three raised lines flanking back of tubular nozzle; on top of nozzle, a stylized palmette. Incised, irregular base ring, and flat base. Complete, but cracks and some chipping along mold join.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek or Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76