Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 50–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. On discus, in high relief, a gladiator (hoplomachus), wearing a crested helmet, holding a round shield and short sword, advancing right; before him, a slender (training) post; ground line below; a single groove around edge of discus; plain, sloping, narrow shoulder. Volutes flanking slightly pointed nozzle. Incised base ring, and broad base. Broken, with most of base and underside missing, but discus and nozzle complete.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 50–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76