Lamp
Artist
Unidentified artist
CultureGreek
Dateseventh to early eighth century CE
MediumTerracotta
Dimensions1 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 3 9/16 in. (3.5 x 7.2 x 9.1 cm)
Classificationsceramics
Credit LineGift of J. J. Klejman
Object number61.24.3
DescriptionMold-made lamp with ovoid body, rounded disc, and the base of a handle. Large fill hole with raised rim. A ridge makes a channel around both holes, and between the wick and fill holes is a herringbone pattern in relief. On the sides two rows of raised dots are set between ridges. On the underside there is an eight-spoked wheel inside a base ring from which a ridge extends to the nozzle.On View
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