Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

4th–5th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: uncertain; around edge, herring-bone wreath (?). Shoulder: uncertain. Two filling holes. On base, raised Greek letters. Broken and repaired around top of lower half of mold and nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76