Terracotta oil lamp fragment

Unknown

1st half of 1st century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

On the discus in relief, a horseman riding left with head turned back looking over his left shoulder and holding a long, oblong shield in his left hand. He may be identified as a barbarian, possibly a Gallic warrior, since he is naked above the waist, has long flowing hair, and wears a torque around his neck.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st half of 1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Helmut Nickel, in memory of Lothar Ismail Tell, 2017