Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

early 1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: figure in long tunic with many folds, seated facing forward, leaning on his left arm and right folded towards chest; his legs bent below him to his right, with a band of concentric lines and grooves towards edge. Single filling hole to left of figure and small air hole at edge behind nozzle. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within raised base ring, flat base, with the raised letter E towards one side. Intact, except for small chip in edge of shoulder; patches of encrustation on side of body.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76