Terracotta oil lamp
Broneer Type 27c. Mold-made, with ring handle. On discus, in high relief, bare-headed gladiator with large rectangular shield and short curved sword standing to right, facing left, over fallen opponent lying face down from left to right; in field to right, helmet; two filling holes above head and body of fallen gladiator. Horizontal shoulder, with inner band of two grooves flanking a raised line, and a pattern of close-set small ovules around its edge; two rectangular bands at sides. Incised base ring, and slightly concave base; base of handle and nozzle extend to base ring.
Complete except for one hole in discus at bottom, and another small slit hole in left side of shoulder.
Complete except for one hole in discus at bottom, and another small slit hole in left side of shoulder.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Imperial
- Date: ca. 175–250 CE
- Culture: Roman, Cypriot
- Medium: Terracotta; mold-made
- Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. (4.1 x 9.8 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2029
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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