Terracotta oil lamp

4th–5th century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171
Vessberg Type 18. Mold-made, with unpierced handle. Discus: chi-rho, with top at right, decorated with a central dot and circle, and similar circles between the arms. Two filling holes. Shoulder: herring-bone wreath surrounded by a vegetal pattern. Undefined, concave base.

Intact.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta oil lamp
  • Period: Late Imperial
  • Date: 4th–5th century CE
  • Culture: Roman, Cypriot
  • Medium: Terracotta; mold-made
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (4.1 x 9.2 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2233
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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