Lamp c. 6th century

This 6th-century BCE Greek pottery lamp, on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a prime example of ancient ceramic craftsmanship. The lamp, crafted in Magna Graecia, features a simple, circular design with a central hole for a wick. The presence of a central hole and a slightly indented rim suggests this lamp was used to hold a wick, indicating it was meant for illumination. These lamps were crucial for daily life in ancient Greece, illuminating homes and streets.