Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

3rd–4th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: naked man facing front but moving to right, holding large bulbous jar in right hand and with an amphora below raised left hand; around edge of discus, short radiating lines. Two filling holes. On broad shoulder, stylized vines with many grapes. On slightly concave base, raised indistinct raised letters. Broken and repaired around underside of nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76