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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Roman
Title:Lamp with fish
Date Made:1st century CE (possibly)
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:Ceramic; earthenware with red slip
Measurements:Overall: 1 13/16 in x 4 5/16 in x 2 15/16 in; 4.6 cm x 11 cm x 7.5 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.11.C.B
Credit Line:Museum Purchase
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
buff clay with red/brown glaze, simple spout, discus with cocentric circles, two flying fish and trident, long crack from spout up through one side. Large earshaped handle repaired, on base, stamped: "MVNTREPT"; single chevron carved at base of handle, various accretions on lamp

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

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