Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

4th–5th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: horse trotting left, with uncertain object suspended above his back. Two filling holes. Herring-bone wreath around discus. Pattern of dots on shoulder. Large wick hole. Slightly uneven base. Large chip and crack on either side of body and around nozzle along mold join.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76