Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

3rd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Mold-made, with unpierced handle. Discus surrounded by a raised oval line that runs towards the wick hole; within, a crescent star pattern, with circles or squares interspersed. On shoulder, a narrow nband of lines, with another raised line running around the edge. Undefined base. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76