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Terrracotta oil lamp

Hellenistic
Not on view
Mold-made. Shallow, carinated body. Large central filling hole, surrounded by a plain, horizontal band. Sloping shoulder, decorated with a narrow band of ovules around discus and seventeen radiating, rounded lines in relief; two large matching knobs at sides, each with a swirl at front; two patterned bands flanking nozzle. Two small scrolls at back of nozzle; large palmette on back of long, tapering nozzle, ending with a large, round wick hole. Incised circle around broad, raised base ring, and small, concave base; a pair of two incised lines at front flanking underside of nozzle.

Intact.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terrracotta oil lamp
  • Period: Hellenistic
  • Culture: Greek
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (2.9 x 9.5 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.1888
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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