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Terrocotta oil lamp

2nd half of 1st century CE
Not on view
Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made. Discus: two cuttlefish; a single central filling hole, and a band of lines and grooves around edge. Narrow, undecorated, sloping shoulder. Volutes flanking nozzle. Raised base ring and flat base.

Complete but some surface losses around right side of shoulder and nozzle.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terrocotta oil lamp
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: 2nd half of 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Overall: 7/8 x 3 5/8 in. (2.2 x 9.2 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2052
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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