Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

5th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: cross, decorated with circles, with similar circles between the arms. Two filling holes. Shoulder: herring-bone wreath surrounded by a row of hollow circles. Concave base with indistinct raised letters around edge.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76