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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
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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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