Terracotta oil lamp
Loeschcke Type 8. Unpierced handle. Mold-made. Discus: two gladiators: at left, one standing, facing right, holding a sword at his side in his right hand and a long trident in his left; at right, the other falling backwards, facing left, wearing a large helmet, holding a short sword in his right hand before him and his shield beneath in his left. On shoulder: double herring-bone wreath. On concave base with base ring, in large incised Greek letters: ЄPMI/ANO. Broken along left side with edge of shoulder missing and a large hole in bowl.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Late Imperial
- Date: late 2nd to 3rd century CE
- Culture: Roman, Cypriot
- Medium: Terracotta, mold-made
- Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. (4.1 x 9.5 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2221
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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