Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

late 2nd to 3rd century CE · Terracotta, mold-made · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: two gladiators: at left, one standing, facing right, holding a sword at his side in his right hand and a long trident in his left; at right, the other falling backwards, facing left, wearing a large helmet, holding a short sword in his right hand before him and his shield beneath in his left. On shoulder: double herring-bone wreath. On concave base with base ring, in large incised Greek letters: ЄPMI/ANO. Broken along left side with edge of shoulder missing and a large hole in bowl.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 2nd to 3rd century CE

Medium

Terracotta, mold-made

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76