Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 550–650 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Broneer Type 29, Group 3. Mold-made. Unpierced handle. Flat, plain discus: a large central filling hole with raised lip; plant motif in nozzle channel. Shoulder: targets within panels, and long tongues on each side of nozzle. Broad base ring, flanked by incised circles, and small uneven base filled with maker's stamp, comprising a rosette of four petal. On underside of body: at front; a band of three incised lines to either side of nozzle; at back, two long curving lappets issuing from base of handle. Body intact; but all but base of handle missing.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 550–650 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Ephesian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76