Oil Lamp

1944.03.0078

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Artifact Identification Oil Lamp   (1944.03.0078)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Lighting Equipment
  4. :
  5. Lighting Devices
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 3rd century BC
Culture Persian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 7.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 3.1 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 80 g
Measuring Remarks Diameter was taken across the middle, perpendicular to the spout.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Glaze
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing, Glazing
Munsell Color Information Green (7.5GY 5/6) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Courtesy of Mrs. J. J. Parry
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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