Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Loeschcke Type 8. Mold-made. Discus: figure (satyr?) surrounded by animals. Impressed ring-and-dot pattern on shoulder. Heart-shaped nozzle. On base, in Greek letters: ΘЄΟΔѠP/Y. Pseudo-base-ring. Buff clay. Hole in right side of shoulder, and small chip in edge opposite nozzle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman, Syrian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76