Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 50–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 5. Mold-made. Discus: rosette of eight hollow petals arranged around the central filling hole, with a single groove towards edge. Small volutes flanking nozzle. Within incised base ring, flat base, with raise letter at center: I. Intact, except for chip in shoulder towards back. Piercing of filling hole badly executed.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 50–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76