Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made, with ring handle. Discus: oak wreath; two small filling holes, one central, the other at bottom behind nozzle; broad band with two grooves around edge of discus. Shoulder: impressed ovules. Incised base ring, and broad, uneven base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76