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Oil Lamp

1900.22.0012

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Artifact Identification Oil Lamp   (1900.22.0012)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
    2. :
  2. Lighting Equipment
    3. :
  3. Lighting Devices
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Graeco-Roman Period
Culture Greco-Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 8.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.1 cm
Weight 73 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Throwing
Munsell Color Information Grayish Yellow Green (10Y 7/2.5) -body-bottom Light Grayish Olive (10Y 6/1.5) -body-between parts of handle Grayish Yellow Green (10Y 7.5/1.5) -discoloration on bottom left

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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