Terracotta oil lamp
Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: in high relief, winged Nike (Victory) standing, facing left, holding inscribed shield over altar; a single filing hole at center right behind Nike, with a band of lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle. Within raised base ring, outlined by two incised circles, a flat base, with incised letters across center: FAVSII.
On the shield in Latin is a New Year's wish for good fortune and happiness for the owner: ANNV / NOVM FAV/STVM FEL/ICEM MI/HI.
Intact.
On discus, winged Victory with inscribed shield. On the base is incised the name of the lampmaker: FAVSTI; he had workshops in Italy, Egypt, and Petra, as well as in Cyprus.
On the shield in Latin is a New Year's wish for good fortune and happiness for the owner: ANNV / NOVM FAV/STVM FEL/ICEM MI/HI.
Intact.
On discus, winged Victory with inscribed shield. On the base is incised the name of the lampmaker: FAVSTI; he had workshops in Italy, Egypt, and Petra, as well as in Cyprus.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: 1–50 CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Terracotta; mold-made
- Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 3 7/8 in. (2.9 x 9.8 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2169
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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