Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made, with ring handle. Plain, deep concave discus; a single small filling hole at center, with a band of lines and grooves at edge. Plain, sloping shoulder ending in volutes flanking nozzle. Vertical incised lines along front of handle. Raised base ring, and uneven base. The front of the handle added and joined to back that forms part of the molded body. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76