Lamp

1912.01.0051

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Artifact Identification Lamp   (1912.01.0051)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Lighting Equipment
  4. :
  5. Lighting Devices
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Early Hellenistic
Date 300 – 275 BCE, 3rd century BCE
Culture Hellenistic, Attic
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 7.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 3.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.5 cm
Weight 96 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

R. H. Howland, 1958: Greek Lamps and Their Survivals, The Athenian Agora 4, ASCS, Princeton, NJ

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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