Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 40–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Broneer Type 21. Mold-made, with ring handle and triangular ornament above. Discus: a wreath; a single central filling hole, with a band of lines and grooves at edge. A narrow, plain, sloping shoulder. Large volutes flanking long nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised base ring, and slightly concave base. The handle ornament is hollow. Most of handle ornament broken off and missing.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76