Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made, with ring handle. Discus: plain, concave disk, with a single, small central filling hole, and surrounded by a narrow band of lines and grooves. On the broad, sloping shoulder, a row of small impressed ovules. Large wick hole. Broad, raised base ring, and a slightly hollow base. Intact, except for slight chipping on edge of discus and front edge 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