Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Deep concave discus: Pegasus, the winged horse, moving right; a single filling hole at bottom near nozzle, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Broad, raised base ring, and flat base, with raised letters L L. Complete, except for the finials on the right-hand volute.

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