Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made. Discus: concave, with a small central filling hole and a raised circle, surrounded by another raised circle at edge. Shoulder: ovules and, at front, two vestigial volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and flat 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