Terracotta oil lamp
Mold-made. Small central filling hole, surrounded by a horizontal band. Broad sloping shoulder, decorated with a pattern of dots interspersed with arched lines, surrounded by a raised band around the edge and divided from the nozzle by a cable pattern. Short nozzle, with palmette in relief on top and circular rim to wick hole. Incised circle outside broad, raised base ring, and flat base.
Intact, except for one chip at top, left side of shoulder.
Intact, except for one chip at top, left side of shoulder.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Hellenistic or Early Imperial
- Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
- Culture: Greek or Roman
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/16 x 3 9/16 in. (3 x 9.1 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1975
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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