Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made, with ring handle. Plain, concave discus; a single filling hole at center and with a raised circle at edge of discus. On sloping shoulder, a pattern of impressed leaves. Volutes flanking nozzle, with an obscure decorative element between volutes at back. Impressed ring base, and a slightly concave base. 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