Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art - Terracotta Oil Lamps

The fourth catalogue in the Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art series, this book focuses on 453 terracotta oil lamps dating from the Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, and Early Byzantine periods. The rich iconography on these objects offers a rare look into daily life on Cyprus in antiquity and highlights the island's participation in Roman artistic and cultural production.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2021
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

This extensive catalog of ancient terracotta oil lamps discovered in Cyprus provides a comprehensive framework for understanding these objects within their broader cultural and social contexts. By delving into the intricate decoration of these commonplace items, the fourth volume in the Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art series offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of ancient Cyprus. Spanning the Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, and Early Byzantine periods, the collection boasts a remarkable 453 terracotta oil lamps. These lamps, with their rich iconography, shed light on the island's participation in Roman artistic and cultural production, offering a rare window into antiquity.

Each lamp is meticulously illustrated, accompanied by detailed text that explores the typology, decoration, and makers' marks of these objects. The accompanying text also provides fresh perspectives on art, craft, and trade in the ancient Mediterranean, enriching our understanding of this captivating period.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press, this catalog serves as a valuable resource for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts alike. It contributes to our knowledge of ancient Mediterranean culture and art, highlighting the enduring significance of these terracotta oil lamps in the history of the region.

Weight: 1666g
Dimension: 217 x 281 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781588397249