Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: head of Silenus, with beard, pointed ears, and horns. Single filling hole at lower right, with a band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Raised base ring, and flat base. Complete, except for large hole in base and finial of volute at right.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76