Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1B. Mold-made. Discus: gladiator facing right but advancing left, wearing crested helmet, holding long rectangular shield on his left arm and a sword in raised right hand, and his right leg bent under him, with a band of concentric lines and grooves towards edge. Single filling hole between his legs. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within raised base ring, flat base, with the raised letter I at center. Intact.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76