Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

late 3rd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: rosette with many, wavy petals around a small central filling hole. Narrow, continuous shoulder decorated with ovules, and two raised lines. Volutes flanking angular nozzle with large wick hole. Raised base ring; concave base inscribed: P·C·F. Intact. Mottle dark brown slip.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 3rd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76