Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

1st–2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Plain discus with central filling hole, surrounded by a narrow band of lines and grooves. Broad, sloping shoulder: two rows of small circles and dots. Volutes flanking nozzle, with plain channel between them. Base ring and concave base inscribed: SIƧ.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76