Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1–50 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: in high relief, winged Nike (Victory) standing, facing left, holding inscribed shield over altar; a single filing hole at center right behind Nike, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Within raised base ring, outlined by two incised circles, a flat base, with incised letters across center: FAVSII. On the shield in Latin is a New Year's wish for good fortune and happiness for the owner: ANNV / NOVM FAV/STVM FEL/ICEM MI/HI. Intact. On discus, winged Victory with inscribed shield. On the base is incised the name of the lampmaker: FAVSTI; he had workshops in Italy, Egypt, and Petra, as well as in Cyprus.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1–50 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76