Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: bird facing right and perched on a bough; a single filling hole below; band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle, with large wick hole. Incised base ring, and uneven, pushed-in 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