Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: a gladiator standing, facing front, wearing belted shorts and greaves, holding up his small, square shield and curved sword, which mark him out as a thrax (Thracian); a single filling hole towards bottom between the gladiator's legs, and band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and slightly concave base. Intact, except for a chip on body next to base ring.

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