Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd half of 1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made, with ring handle. Discus: a large cuttlefish (squid or octopus?), shown horizontally with tentacles to right; a single, small filling hole at center near front and with a band of two grooves and raised lines at edge of discus. Plain sloping shoulder. Volutes flanking nozzle, with a decorative element between volutes. Incised lines on front edge of handle, with uneven join towards back. Raised ring base, and a flat base; large planta pedis stamp at center. Large hole along right side of discus, but rest complete.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd half of 1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76