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 lowered right hand and with a small amphora below raised left arm; around edge of discus, close-set, short radiating lines. Two filling holes. On broad shoulder, stylized vines with many grapes. Deep concave base.

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