Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: uncertain; around edge, herringbone wreath (?). Single filing hole at top center. Shoulder: uncertain. Undefined, slightly concave base, with circle of raised Greek letters. Hole in discus, part of front top of nozzle missing, and damage to surface on left side of body. Pink clay with yellowish buff wash.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76