Terracotta oil lamp
Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Discus: charioteer driving quadriga to left, with left hand holding reins and right raised with whip; a single filling hole to left below horses' legs; band of lines and grooves around edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised base ring, and flat base.
Complete, except for left side of nozzle, which is broken and missing.
Complete, except for left side of nozzle, which is broken and missing.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: 1st half of 1st century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/8 x 4 1/16 in. (2.9 x 10.3 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1939
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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