Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

mid-1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: gladiatorial (?) equipment comprising at top and bottom two large oval shields each with a central rib; to either side of filling hole, two helmets with cheek pieces, flanked by two straight swords pointing upward, each with a strap above hilt; a single, central filling hole; band of lines and deep grooves around edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle with large wick hole. Base ring, and deep concave bottom. Intact, but some chipping of surfaces.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76