Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

5th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Vessberg Type 18. Mold-made, with unpierced handle. Discus: cross decorated with small circles and straight lines on arms, with groups of similar circles between the arms. Two filling holes at sides. On shoulder, palm wreath surrounded by hollow circles. Large wick hole. Undefined, slightly concave base. Complete, except for part of handle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76