Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: a bird, facing left, perched on the end of a large branch with two leaves and a berry; a single filling hole near center between bird and berry, and a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and flat base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76