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Terracotta oil lamp
Mold-made. Large central filling hole, surrounded by a raised band and a row of out-turned tongues; convex sloping shoulder decorated at sides and back with three raised rosettes; at front between filling hole and long, straight nozzle, a satyr head in high relief, and two projecting volutes at edge of sides; squat, carinated body. Raised, flat base.
Intact, with some encrustation.
Intact, with some encrustation.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta oil lamp
- Period: Hellenistic
- Culture: Greek
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/8 x 3 5/8 in. (3.5 x 9.2 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2152
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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