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1932.88.322

Pottery lamp of buff ware. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/10/2016]


1932.88.322

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pottery lamp of buff ware. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/10/2016]
Long description
Pottery lamp of buff ware. Rectangular lamp with six wick holes along one long side and two similar wick nozzle along each short side. The corners between the wick holes had once been decorated in relief but that is now obliterated. On the remaining long side a triangular handle is attached which appears to have the remnants of a ?floral design in relief. The central section of the body has the remnants of a knot design and other adornment in relief. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/10/2016]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Roman
Date collected
1901
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Process Decorated, Process Handbuilt
Dimensions
Height: max 26 mm, Width: max 93 mm, Length: max 168 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.322 Other numbers: H 152

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