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Terracotta oil lamp

2nd half of 1st century CE
Not on view
Loeschcke Type 4. Mold-made, with ring handle. Discus: a large cuttlefish (squid or octopus?), shown horizontally with tentacles to right; a single, small filling hole at center near front and with a band of two grooves and raised lines at edge of discus. Plain sloping shoulder. Volutes flanking nozzle, with a decorative element between volutes. Incised lines on front edge of handle, with uneven join towards back. Raised ring base, and a flat base; large planta pedis stamp at center.

Large hole along right side of discus, but rest complete.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta oil lamp
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: 2nd half of 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. (3.8 x 11.1 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2063
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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