Terracotta saucer-shaped oil lamp

4th century BCE
Not on view
Open, wheel-made. Narrow, horizontal rim, pinched in on one side with two projections flanking an applied, solid handle. Raised base ring and slightly concave base.

One large chip in rim and most of handle missing.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta saucer-shaped oil lamp
  • Period: Cypro-Classical
  • Date: 4th century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Length: 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm)
    Height: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.1991
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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