Terracotta oil lamp
Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: plain, concave bowl, with central filling hole and a band of concentric lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within impressed base ring, slightly concave base, with a central raised letter: W (or four-bar sigma).
Complete, except for small break and loss on front and underside of nozzle.
Complete, except for small break and loss on front and underside of nozzle.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Early Imperial
- Culture: Roman, Cypriot
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Overall: 1 x 3 1/2 in. (2.5 x 8.9 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2197
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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