Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: six large flower buds (or petals) in relief, radiating from a central filling hole, with a broad band of lines and grooves at edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within narrow, incised base ring, flat base, with impressed letters across center: FAVSTI, and below: Y. Intact. Fingerprints visible on base.

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