Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 40–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Concave discus: a central filling hole, surrounded by a plain band divided into two sections by a raised line, and an outer band of close-set radiating lines; band of lines and grooves around edge. Small volutes flanking nozzle. Raised, broad base ring, and a flat base. Complete, except for one hole and some crack on underside of body to right of nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76