Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century BCE–1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made, with ring handle. Discus; a pattern of radiating lines outside a central band of three raised concentric circles, and a raised outer edge; single filling hole at center. On curving shoulder, a pattern of close-set ovules. Volutes flanking broad, angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Broad raised ring base, and a slightly uneven base, with an obscure impressed mark (planta pedis?) at center. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76