Terracotta oil lamp
Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: charioteer driving biga to right, holding reins in left hand and whip in right over his head; a single filling hole at right below horses' bodies; band of lines and grooves towards edge; narrow, undecorated shoulder. Volutes flanking large nozzle. Incised base ring, and flat base.
Intact, except for small chip in front of nozzle.
Intact, except for small chip in front of nozzle.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: ca. 40–100 CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Length: 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)
Height: 1 in. (2.5 cm) - Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1936
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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