Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: bestiarius using large cochlea to shield him from a bear; letters in relief below cochlea. Shoulder: right side, herring-bone wreath; left side, wolf (?) running towards man with raised arms. On base, circle of raised Greek letters. Filling hole slightly damaged to right side.

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