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Terracotta oil lamp

early 1st century CE
Not on view
Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus, concave around side and flat across middle, with a single, central filing hole: concentric rings at middle and band of close-set, radiating lines around side, interrupted at front by a plain channel to back of nozzle; band of lines and grooves around edge, interrupted by channel. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Ribs extending from volutes down body to either side of nozzle. Raised base ring; flat base inscribed: P·C F across center, with large X below.

Intact, but some surface loss on side. Mottled dark brown slip.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta oil lamp
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: early 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman, Cypriot
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Overall: 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (2.2 x 7.3 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2212
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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