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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Roman
Title:Lamp with triangular heat shield
Date Made:1st-2nd century CE (possibly)
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:Ceramic; earthenware
Measurements:25.0 x 9.6 x 11 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.5.C.B
Credit Line:Purchase
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
buff clay with red paint, dirt, broken and repaired numerous places, protruding spout with two scrolls (volutes) and heart, discus with multiple concentric circles, trojan helmet, shield and spear, diamond shield, circular shield, man with skirt, various other small reliefs, large handle, with horizontal piercing, large triangular shaped decorative flare and handle (probably not original) with acanthus decoration.

Tags:
pottery; ancient; archaeology; lighting; lamps

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