Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century BCE–1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: two cuttlefish (or stylized double cornucopias) in high relief; a single small filling hole at center, with a band of lines and grooves toward edge, and narrow, plain shoulder. Volutes flanking nozzle, with small hole between volutes at the back of the nozzle. Incised base ring, and flat base, with large raised letter T. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Italian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76