Oil lamp
Artist
Unknown
CultureRoman
Date0 AD-50 AD
MediumTerracotta
DimensionsOverall: 13/16 x 3 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (2.1 x 7.8 x 5.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number71.2017
Not on view
DescriptionOil lamp with two Corinthian helmets in relief.Published ReferencesD.M. Bailey, A CATALOGUE OF THE LAMPS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM. GREEK, HELLENISTIC AND EARLY ROMAN POTTERY LAMPS, (London, 1975). ROMAN LAMPS MADE IN ITALY, (London, 1980).
