Lamp

MS2084

From: Italy

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS2084
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Italy
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Description

Body of lamp is somewhat worn, the nozzle is broken with the whole spout missing. A hemispherical crack is evident on the lamp’s circumference. Wedge shaped handle. An animal figure in relief decorates the top, poorly executed, though the raised dimples suggest a leopard or other spotted cat. Irregularly placed triangles decorate the rim of the lamp. A raised crossed circle (sun cross) is on the base.

Height 4 cm
Length 12 cm
Width 7 cm
Other Number 1232 - Other Number

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