Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made. Discus: a plain concave disk, surrounded by a band of lines and grooves; a single filling hole at center. Shoulder: impressed, small ovules, facing outward. Large wick hole. Incised base ring, and a uneven base. with a central verrtical groove. Intact, except for a small surface chip on base.

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