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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Roman
Title:Lamp with Shell Motif
Date Made:27 BCE-476 CE
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:Ceramic; earthenware
Measurements:8.0 x 6.8 x 4.5 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1991.4.67
Credit Line:Bequest of Helene Brosseau Black (Class of 1931)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
small simple spout, discus with cocentric circles and single scallop shell, buff clay with red paint, small hole on side below handle, small loop handle atop discus, engraved circle and depressed central circle with illegible stamp on base, lamp is very worn.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

Subjects:
Pottery; archaeological objects; Civilization, Ancient

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