Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 40–100 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: rosette pattern of four ivy leaves interspersed with vertical stems with berries around a central raised circle containing the filling hole, with a band of concentric lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within raised base ring, flat base, with impressed foot print. Broken and repaired, with small losses on edge of shoulder and underside of nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 40–100 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76