Terracotta oil lamp
Mold-made, with tall ring handle. Plain, deep discus, surrounded by a raised band flanked by two grooves. Broad, almost horizontal shoulder decorated with a raised pattern of rounded tongues, each with a central rib, radiating outward from edge of the discus and ending at the front in spirals forming the volutes flanking the back of the nozzle, with a large wick hole. Narrow handle, with large round finger hole, decorated with three incised lines, running along the front and top of the handle. An incised base ring, and a broad, flat base.
The front of the handle added and joined to back that forms part of the molded body.
Intact.
The front of the handle added and joined to back that forms part of the molded body.
Intact.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/4 x 5 5/8 in. (5.7 x 14.3 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2065
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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ca. 100 BCE
3rd century BCE–3rd century CE
1st century BCE–1st century CE
1st–2nd century CE
2nd century CE
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