Lamp

MS2060

From: Italy

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS2060
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Italy
Period Hellenistic Period
Date Made 299-100BC
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Description

Unpainted lamp in orange to grey-brown fabric, small inclusions evident on lamp surface. The body of the lamp consists of a circular, drum shape with a large fill hole (ca. 2 cm. in diameter) and a raised lip surrounding the lamp top. A small nub projects out from the right side of the lamp. The spout is somewhat long, flaring out and retains possible traces of burning.

Height 4.1 cm
Length 11.15 cm
Outside Diameter 6.7 cm
Other Number 1233 - Stevenson Etruscan Series Number

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