Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Mold-made. Large discus: rosette with twelve petals, interspersed with stylized buds, radiating from a central handle or suspension knob, flanked by two filling holes facing each of the nozzles. Narrow, sloping shoulder. Large volutes flanking nozzles, with large wick holes. Double base ring, and flat base with central circle as maker's mark. Front of one nozzle and top of central handle missing; small chip broken and repaired on underside of surviving nozzle.

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