Oil Lamp
1914.05.0194
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Oil Lamp (1914.05.0194) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Migration Age?, 4th – 8th century? |
Culture | Merovingian? |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Width) | 7.6 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Height) | 4.5 cm |
Dimension 3 (Diameter) | 2.3 cm |
Weight | 98 g |
Measuring Remarks | Largest dimension is actually the width and the second largest dimension is actually the height. The third largest measurement was taken from the diameter of the spout where the wick would have been placed |
Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta |
Manufacturing Processes | Handbuilding, Firing |
Munsell Color Information | Grayish Brown (Hue 5 Y R 3/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Egypt Exploration Society |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |