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Small Lamp

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Clay
  • Place Made: Egypt
  • DATES 30 B.C.E.– 395 C.E.
    PERIOD Roman Period (probably)
    DIMENSIONS 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 3 9/16 in. (4.7 x 7 x 9 cm)
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.1567E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Small pottery lamp of buff fabric. Small handle, central airhole, zigzag pattern on body, teardrop shaped base. Condition: Spout and much of body blackened. Surface deteriorating.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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