Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: standing man, holding large bulbous jar in right hand and an amphora in left; letters (?) to either side of head; around edge of discus, short radiating lines. Two filling holes. On broad shoulder, stylized vines with many grapes.On concave base, four (?) raised letters. Most of discus and back of nozzle missing.

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