Terracotta oil lamp
Not on view
Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: head of African in high relief, facing right; single filing hole to lower right. Shoulder: continuous band of four lines and grooves. Volutes flanking angular nozzle with large wick hole. Raised base ring, outlined by two grooves; uneven, concave base inscribed across center: I·A·G (?).
Intact. Mottled brown slip. Traces of sooting on edge of nozzle.
This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.