Terracotta oil lamp

Unknown

7th century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Mold-made, with applied handle. Discus: "Catherine wheel" lines radiating from a single central filling hole, surrounded by a double ridge; the inner ridge continuing forward around the wick hole, forming a shallow channel. On the broad, sloping shoulder, slanting strokes round discus and nozzle channel. Small, solid lug handle, slightly hooked at rear. sharply carinated body. Circular hollow on base; linear ridge from base to underside of nozzle. Intact, except for small hole in shoulder at left and chipped area on edge. Deep reddish brown micaceous fabric.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76