Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Deep concave discus: a hunting dog, facing right, attacking a boar, of which only the front half is shown at right, facing left; raised ground line below dog and another line extending from center below boar at right; a single, small filling hole above figures at back, with a band of lines and grooves at edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with a large wick hole. Broad, raised base ring, and flat base. Intact.

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