Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 50–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Deep body. Discus: myrtle wreath in relief, with a single filling hole at center; band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking nozzle, with large wick hole. Incised base ring, and slightly concave base. Complete, but some cracks and severe flaking of surface on underside around the nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 50–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76