Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

3rd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Mold-made, with unpierced handle. Discus surrounded by a raised line, straight at bottom behind wick hole but forming an rounded arch extending to handle; within, another straight line at bottom, and a fine zigzag pattern around central filling hole. On shoulder, another zigzag pattern in double, raised lines with hollow circles at their points. Carinated body. Raised base ring and flat base. Complete, except for top of handle and tip of nozzle, with crack running around back and left side of body.

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