Terracotta oil lamp fragment
On the discus in relief, a horseman riding left with head turned back looking over his left shoulder and holding a long, oblong shield in his left hand. He may be identified as a barbarian, possibly a Gallic warrior, since he is naked above the waist, has long flowing hair, and wears a torque around his neck.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp fragment
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: 1st half of 1st century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Length (as extant): 3 15/16 in. (10 cm), Width (as extant): 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm)
Diameter of discus: 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm) - Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: Gift of Helmut Nickel, in memory of Lothar Ismail Tell, 2017
- Object Number: 2017.452
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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