Pottery lamp of grey ware. Saucer shape with straight expanding sides. Vertical strap handle with an expanded section on the bowl side. The strap ends in two small feet under the base of the lamp. [MOBB [OPS move] 07/06/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Pottery lamp of grey ware. Saucer shape with straight expanding sides. Vertical strap handle with an expanded section on the bowl side. The strap ends in two small feet under the base of the lamp. [MOBB [OPS move] 07/06/2016]
Geographical reference: Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy; Chiusi
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection
Date
Date collected: ?By 1881
Acquisition information: Donated: 1884
Materials and processes: Material Pottery, Process Thrown
Dimensions: Diameter: max 68 mm, Height: max 83 mm, Length: max 90 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1884.140.25 PR no.: 396/ 12191

Search terms: Lighting, Vessel, Pottery, Lamp, Bowl

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