Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made. Discus: plain and concave, with small central filling hole, surrounded by narrow band of lines and grooves. Shoulder: undecorated and slightly sloping outward. Incised base ring, and slightly concave 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