Greek oil lamp with grapes

Title

Greek oil lamp with grapes

Identifier

2013.HB.29

Subject

Ancient & Classical-Greek & Roman

Description

Gray-black slip on terracotta molded with border of grape clusters on vines; head of Bacchus in center. Strap handle with thumb rest, extended spout, flat rim. On low ring foot.

Format

Lamp
Ceramic; terracotta
Overall: Length 5"

Date

1st century BCE

Files

2013.HB.29.jpg

Collection

Citation

“Greek oil lamp with grapes,” Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University, accessed May 5, 2024, https://miamiuniversityartmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/557.