Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: three slaves, moving left, holding a large object (amphora?) over their heads; single filling hole at center between two of the figures, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Incised base ring, and flat base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76