Terracotta oil lamp
Mold-made, with handle. Sunken, flat discus, with a single filling hole at center and a raised circle at edge; band of three raised lines and two grooves around inner edge of shoulder; slanting shoulder decorated with radiating, impressed lines. Volutes flanking angular nozzle with horizontal, plain top. Sunken base, defined by incised base ring.
Handle broken off and missing; holes in underside and front right side of nozzle.
Handle broken off and missing; holes in underside and front right side of nozzle.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Length: 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm)
Height: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) - Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1904
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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