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Terracotta Oil Lamp

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309133

Description

Terracotta oil lamp with handle and molded figures, probably Greek.

Details

Descriptive Terms

Grecian lamps
terracotta (clay material)
Lamp
Lamp, Oil
Lamp, Oil

Inscription

Greek lettering on base "Lambda... (illegible) / Pi... (illegible)" (Molded)

Additional Identification Number

D34

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 2 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.1871

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