Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 40–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. On discus, circular frieze comprising two rectangular shields at bottom behind nozzle, two swords, one straight (a gladius), the other curved (a sica), two helmets, and two greaves at top; two raised circles and a single filling hole at center, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within incised base ring, slightly uneven base, with an impressed line at center. Intact. .

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76