Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Rosette

Object Description

A Roman terracotta moldmade oil lamp with a decorated discus and a ring handle. A raised ridge encircles the discus and extends towards the rounded nozzle hole, forming a broad canal. The discus is enriched with a sixteen-petal rosette. A filling hole is at the centre of the rosette and a smaller air hole at the base. The shoulder displays a reoccurring pattern of alternating dots and lines. The oil lamp sits on a flat base encompassed by two circular grooves.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD

Object History

From an old German collection, 1960’s onwards.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, encrustation to the surface as consistent with age. Previous collection number ‘L83’ written on the base.

Object Details