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Terracotta oil lamp

1st century BCE–1st century CE
Not on view
Loeschcke Type 1A. Mold-made. Deep, concave discus: two gladiators; one (the victor) standing at left, facing front, with arms at his sides, holding a shield and straight sword, and the other (the vanquished), kneeling at right, with his oval shield on the ground in front of him; a single central filling hole; band of fine lines and grooves at edge. Volutes flanking angular nozzle, with large wick hole. Raised, narrow base ring, surrounded by an incised circle, and concave base.

Intact, but one surface chip on right edge near front.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta oil lamp
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/16 x 3 5/8 in. (2.7 x 9.2 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.1845
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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