Terracotta oil lamp

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Not on view

Mold-made. Small, plain discus, with central filling hole and outlined by two concentric raised circles. On sloping shoulder at each side, a bow knot. Elongated volutes flanking nozzle. Raised circular base, with imprint of a sole at center.

Broken and repaired on left side, with one hole in body; right projection of nozzle missing.

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Title: Terracotta oil lamp
Period: Late Hellenistic or Early Imperial
Date: late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
Culture: Greek or Roman
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: 1 in. × 3 1/4 in. (2.5 × 8.3 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.2177
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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