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Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp

4th–3rd century BCE
Not on view
Wheel-made with edge pinched in to form a narrow wick rest; broad, horizontal rim, with beveled lip; open, slightly concave body, with tubular projection at center; deep, hollow (?) body, tapering downward; applied, rough base ring, and flat base.

Complete, except for one large chip in rim at left. The tubular projection extends down into body but not through base.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp
  • Period: Cypro-Classical, probably
  • Date: 4th–3rd century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Height: 2 11/16in. (6.8cm)
    Length: 5 11/16in. (14.5cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.1818
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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