Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 40–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: a crouching lion, facing left, with tail raised; a single, irregular filling hole at bottom below lion, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with a large wick hole. Incised base ring, and flat base. Intact, except for old chip on front edge of nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76