Lamp

MS2100A

From: Italy

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS2100A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Italy
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Description

Lamp with attached stand. Four nozzles extend from the discuss, with a small impressed circle at the attachment of each nozzle. One central fill hole surrounded by a raised ring. Projecting handle at rear. The stand attaches to the base of the lamp and is hand made. The stand has an open square base. The figure of Minerva decorates, the front of the stand, recognizable from her helmet, shield, and up raised right arm, probably holding a spear which has worn away.

Height 16.5 cm
Length 8.2 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Other Number 1232 - Stevenson Etruscan Series Number

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