Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: two, confronted dolphins in relief to either side of central filling hole, with a band of concentric lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within raised base ring, flat base, with an incised line (the letter I ?). Intact.

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