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1932.88.492

Ceramic lamp of black ware. Round body with projecting pointed wick nozzle. Slightly depressed wide central filling hole. There is a small lug on one side of the lamp. [AB [OPS Move] 7/9/2016]

1932.88.492

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceramic lamp of black ware. Round body with projecting pointed wick nozzle. Slightly depressed wide central filling hole. There is a small lug on one side of the lamp. [AB [OPS Move] 7/9/2016]
Geographical reference
Greece
Europe > Southern Europe > Greece
Cultural groups
Greek
Person
Field collector John Rae
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1892
Date collected
By 1892
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Process Handbuilt, Process Thrown
Dimensions
Height: max 31 mm, Width: max 59 mm, Length: max 80 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.492 Other numbers: G 81

Search terms: Lighting, Pottery, Lamp

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