Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 20 BCE–25 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: gladiator standing facing forward, wearing helmet and greaves, holding small square shield in left and short, curved sword in raised right hand, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within raised base ring, slightly uneven base, with impressed letters across center: FAVSII. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 20 BCE–25 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76