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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Roman; possibly Byzantine
Title:"Slipper" Lamp
Date Made:ca. 5th-8th century CE (possibly)
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:Ceramic; earthenware
Measurements:10.2 x 5.8 x 3.5 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1989.7.19
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Frank S. Owen (Margaret Owen, Class of 1919) in memory of Austin B. Mason
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
red clay, ovoid lamp (slipper-shaped), decorative ridging on rim, four bullseye patterns between opening and nozzle, also cross, handle broken, base with circle and four flourishes

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; pottery; vessels; containers; lamps; lighting

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