Terracotta oil lamp
Unknown
4th–5th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art
Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Discus: prancing horse facing left, flanked to either side by herring-bone wreath. Two large filling holes. On shoulder, vine tendril with stylized bunches of grapes. Rounded nozzle with large wick hole. Undefined, slightly concave base. Intact.
- 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
