Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made. Discus: at right, gladiator, and, on left, woman. Raised ring-and-dot pattern between discus and nozzle (stylized volutes?). On base, in Greek letters: ZWIΛ/Y. Red-buff clay.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76