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Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Plain, concave discus with a band of concentric lines and grooves towards edge. Volutes flanking nozzle. Within impressed base ring, slightly concave base, with a central raised letter: I.
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Title: Tarracotta oil lamp
Period: Early Imperial
Date: ca. 40–100 CE
Culture: Roman, Cypriot
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: Overall: 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. (2.2 x 8.9 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.2198
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