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Terracotta oil lamp
Mold-made, with ring handle. Discus: a Nereid riding on a hippocampus to right, with billowing veil behind; a single filling hole at bottom towards nozzle, with a band of two grooves and a raised circle around discus. On shoulder, a row of impressed circular leaf patterns. Incise base ring, and a concave base.
The detail of the scene is very indistinct. The back of the handle forms part of the molded body, with the upper part added by hand.
Intact.
The detail of the scene is very indistinct. The back of the handle forms part of the molded body, with the upper part added by hand.
Intact.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Imperial
- Date: ca. 150–200 CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Terracotta; mold-made
- Dimensions: Overall: 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (4.8 x 9.5 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1952
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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