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Maker(s):	Unknown
Culture:	Roman
Title:	Lamp in the shape of a theatrical mask
Date Made:	27 BCE-476 CE
Type:	Lighting Device
Materials:	Ceramic; earthenware; molded; with black pigment
Measurements:	Overall: 2 1/2 in x 1 7/16 in x 1 7/16 in; 6.4 cm x 3.7 cm x 3.7 cm
Accession Number:	MH 1903.15.C.B
Credit Line:	Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:	Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
Paw shaped lamp, buff clay with traces of black or brown paint, screaming face/theatrical mask, handle is finial with horizontally pierce hole, 3 spouts, simple foot

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

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