Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made. Unpierced handle. Discus: rosette with sixteen petals; one central and one filling hole to upper right. Shoulder: double wreath pattern. Irregular, incised base ring, and pushed-in base.

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