Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: head of Helios (Sol), bearded. Single filling hole at bottom near nozzle, with a band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Raised base ring, and uneven base. Intact, but some loss of surface on and around base ring.

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