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Terracotta oil lamp

early 3rd century BCE
Not on view
Wheel-made body, with applied long nozzle. Large central filling hole, surrounded by an inward-sloping shoulder and an incised circle; deep, convex-curving side to cylindrical body. Raised base ring and deep, concave base.

Intact. Heavy, thick base.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta oil lamp
  • Period: Hellenistic
  • Date: early 3rd century BCE
  • Culture: Greek, Attic
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. (4.4 x 9.2 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2146
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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