Limestone lamp in the shape of a bull’s head
The lamp is in the shape of a bull’s head with small horns flattened against the ears. There is a small, rounded opening without traces of fire and a large circular central opening.
Artwork Details
- Title: Limestone lamp in the shape of a bull’s head
- Period: Imperial
- Date: 30 BCE–CE 330
- Culture: Roman, Cypriot
- Medium: Limestone
- Dimensions: WebPub GR 2012 Cesnola: 1 5/8 × 2 3/4 × 3 5/8 in., 0.3 lb. (4.1 × 7 × 9.2 cm, 0.1 kg)
- Classification: Miscellaneous-Stone
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.5142
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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1st century CE
ca. 14–37 CE
1st–2nd century CE
ca. 325–370 CE
ca. 138–192 CE
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