Terracotta oil lamp
Mold-made. Carinated body. Large central filling hole, surrounded by a narrow, inward-sloping band. Sloping shoulder, decorated with radiating lines and knobs at sides; at left, a mask (?), and at right, a plain, round knob surrounded by four, small impressed circles. Long, slightly tapering nozzle, with vertical wick hole. Raised, flat base.
Complete, but some deep surface chipping, especially to knob at left.
Complete, but some deep surface chipping, especially to knob at left.
Artwork Details
- Title:Terracotta oil lamp
- Period:Hellenistic
- Culture:Greek
- Medium:Terracotta
- Dimensions:1 1/4 in. × 3 3/8 in. (3.2 × 8.6 cm)
- Classification:Terracottas
- Credit Line:The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number:74.51.1886
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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