Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp
Unknown Artist
Wheel-made with edge folded in to form a wick rest; flaring rim, with beveled lip; deep, almost round, open body; raised base ring, and flat base, with marks of potter's string across it. Band of fine grooves around upper body on underside.
Intact. Iron stains on front edge of base.
Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
4th century B.C.
Terracotta
4.8 x 10.8cm
74.51.1897
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
Where you'll find this
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Permanent collection