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Terracotta oil lamp

1st century BCE–1st century CE
Not on view
Vessberg Type 11a. Mold-made, with ring handle. Plain, concave discus with central filling hole; broad, slightly sloping shoulder, decorated in relief with laurel sprays issuing from handle, with circle and large dot at front behind nozzle; stylized volutes on sides of angular nozzle; undefined, hollow base.

Almost complete, but crack around front right side of top and left edge of nozzle missing; some limy encrustation on underside and base.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta oil lamp
  • Period: Late Hellenistic or Early Imperial
  • Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
  • Culture: Greek or Roman
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 1/2 in. (4.1 x 8.9 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2034
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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