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 letters at center: L L. Intact.

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