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Oil Lamp

1900.38.0024

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Artifact Identification Oil Lamp   (1900.38.0024)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
    2. :
  2. Lighting Equipment
    3. :
  3. Lighting Devices
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Roman Empire
Date 30 BCE
Culture Roman
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 6.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.1 cm
Weight 30 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Cast--Press-Mold,

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980
Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon.

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no

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