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Terracotta oil lamp

3rd–mid-4th century CE
Not on view
Mold-made, with unpierced handle. Shallow discus: dog, leaping to left; two filling holes above dog at right and below him at left. Broad, horizontal shoulder: impressed herring bone pattern with inner circle of dots. Large wick hole. Undefined, deep concave base.

Intact, except for small chip in right side of wick hole.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta oil lamp
  • Period: Late Imperial
  • Date: 3rd–mid-4th century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/8 x 3 9/16 in. (3.5 x 9.1 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.1855
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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