Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 6th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: in high relief, forepart of a horned goat facing left, issuing from a frond. Two large filling holes. On shoulder, large ovules. Base ring within two impressed lines; small, slightly concave base, with impressed human right foot. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 6th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76