Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

ca. 200–350 CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Large unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus; rosette with pointed, radiating petals around central filling hole; a second filling hole in front of handle. On broad, slightly sloping shoulder, stylized vine tendril with bunches of grapes. Slightly concave base inscribed in Greek letters: CΦYPI/ΔWNOC.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 200–350 CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76