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Oil Lamp

1914.05.0195

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Artifact Identification Oil Lamp   (1914.05.0195)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
    2. :
  2. Lighting Equipment
    3. :
  3. Lighting Devices
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Roman Empire
Date 2nd - 4th century CE
Culture Egyptian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 6.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 5.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.5 cm
Weight 31 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Inscribing, Cast--Press-Mold

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

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

The British Museum. Antinoupolis at the British Museum Online Catalog. https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/research_projects/all_current_projects/antinoupolis.aspx

Griffith Institute Archives, University of Oxford. John de Monins Johnson photographic negatives. http://www.griffith.ox.ac.uk/gri/4johnson.html

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no

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