Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: a man and a centaur (?), facing right; a single filling hole at bottom near nozzle, with a band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Raised base ring, and flat base. Intact; some limy encrustation on side of body.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76