Roman, Early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. An attractive, mold-formed terracotta oil lamp with a slightly concave base, rounded walls, a deep tondo with a petite fill hole, and a wide wick spout flanked by laterally protruding points. Within the recessed tondo is a stylized depiction of a single rider with a conical cap mounted atop a pair of horses, their heads touching as they 'leap' over the fill hole. The equestrian rider displays a shirtless torso, perhaps indicating his role as a performer or an acrobat who entertained throngs of spectators. Fine remains of orange slip are visible across the vessel. Size: 3.9" L x 2.8" W x 1" H (9.9 cm x 7.1 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#154191

Professional repair to small area behind body, with resurfacing and overpainting along break lines. Minor abrasions and nicks to base, body, wick spout, and tondo figures, with softening to some finer details, and light char marks to wick spout. Light earthen deposits and great remains of original slip throughout.