Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: two gladiators; on left, standing retiarius, facing right and holding long trident aslant, and, on right, kneeling opponent, also facing right. Relief scroll pattern on shoulder. On base, in Greek letters: XAP (?). 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