Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

early 1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A, with nozzle channel. Mold-made. Discus: shell pattern of numerous fans radiating from ornate ear at base; above, a single filling hole towards nozzle, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within incised base ring, pushed-in base, with impressed letters across center: FAVSTI. Intact, but slight chip on right edge of discus.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76