Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Deep, concave discus: hare facing right eating from a bunch of grapes on vine that spreads above and below the ground line; a single filling hole at center below; bands of lines and grooves around discus. Volutes flanking nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised base. Incised base ring, and slightly concave base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76