Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

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

Vessberg Type 18. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: prancing horse facing left, flanked to either side by herring-bone wreath. Two large filling holes. On shoulder, floral design including rosettes. On concave base, in relief Greek letters: uncertain. Pale buff clay.

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