Terracotta handled saucer-shaped oil lamp
Wheel-made with edge folded in to form two wick rests; narrow rim, with rounded lip; broad, sloping, open body; between nozzles, a solid handle, tapering towards end and shaped into a curve to fit hand; undefined, convex base.
Body complete, but handle broken and repaired at joint with body and half way along length, with small losses at breaks.
Body complete, but handle broken and repaired at joint with body and half way along length, with small losses at breaks.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta handled saucer-shaped oil lamp
- Period: Cypro-Classical
- Date: 4th century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/4 x 12 5/8 in. (5.7 x 32.1 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1892
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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