Oyster Shell Lamp
1924.02.0173
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Oyster Shell Lamp (1924.02.0173) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Neolithic, 4500 - 2500 BCE |
| Culture | Neolithic |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 17.2 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 7.3 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 5.1 cm |
| Weight | 176.6 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Weight was recorded using a triple beam balance scale on loan from the anthropology department. |
| Materials | Animal--Shell |
| Manufacturing Processes | N/A |
| Munsell Color Information | light Grey (5y 7/1) -ns Red ( 10yr 4/6) -ns dark reddish Brown ( 5yr 2.5/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | Neolithic oyster shell and fiber wick used for lamp. Reddish substance (soft solid) used as fuel (animal fat?) remains inside. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Baudon Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |