Oil Lamp
1924.02.0321
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Oil Lamp (1924.02.0321) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | Roman Empire |
| Culture | Roman |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 9.2 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 6.6 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 3.8 cm |
| Weight | 70 g |
| Measuring Remarks | The third dimension is the thickness from the base to the handle. Excluding the handle, the thickest dimension is 2.5 cm. |
| Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta |
| Manufacturing Processes | Firing, Cast--Press-Mold |
| Munsell Color Information | Reddish Brown (5 yr 4/3) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | One of thirteen terracotta lamps. There is a single spout and a handle with a small hole in the center. There are small raised circular markings all along the lamps surface excluding the handle and the base. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Baudon Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |