Tarracotta oil lamp
Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: rosette of twelve rounded petals with central rib; a single small filling hole at center; single groove around edge; undecorated, narrow, sloping shoulder. Volutes flanking nozzle, with large wick hole. Incised base ring, and uneven, slightly concave base.
Intact, but one large surface chip in side at back left.
Intact, but one large surface chip in side at back left.
Artwork Details
- Title: Tarracotta oil lamp
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: ca. 40–100 CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Length: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Height: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm) - Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1908
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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