Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made, with ring handle. Deep concave discus with central filling hole surrounded by three raised concentric circles and a band of lines and grooves around edge. On broad, slanting shoulder, an irregular pattern of impressed leaves. Large wick hole. Raised base ring, and a broad, slightly concave base. Complete, except for one hole in discus towards base of handle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76