Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: victorious racehorse running left and wearing ornate collar, flanked to either side by herringbone wreath. Above bull: indistinct letters; below bull: indistinct letters. Two large filling holes at top and bottom. On shoulder, vine tendril with stylized bunches of grapes. On undefined, slightly concave base, in relief Greek letters: EYTYXHTOC. Broken and repaired; top of handle missing and chip in wick hole. Some limy encrustation on underside.

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