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Oil Lamp

1922.01.0189

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Artifact Identification Oil Lamp   (1922.01.0189)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
    2. :
  2. Lighting Equipment
    3. :
  3. Lighting Devices
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Empire, 25- 100
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 10.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 6.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.7 cm
Weight 59 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Cast--Press-Mold
Munsell Color Information Grayish Reddish Orange (2.5YR 5/6) -bottom side Grayish Reddish Orange (10R 5/6) -top side Black (N 2/ 3.1% R) -burnt spout

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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