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Maker(s):	Unknown
Culture:	Roman (possibly Egyptian)
Title:	Lamp with frog decoration
Date Made:	1st century CE
Type:	Lighting Device
Materials:	Ceramic; earthenware
Place Made:	Africa; Egypt; Karnak
Measurements:	7.5 x 5.2 x 3.3 cm
Accession Number:	MH 1936.20.C.B
Credit Line:	Bequest of Emma Dickinson (Class of 1867)
Museum Collection:	Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
Red clay with white paint, top with ornate frog, nozzle between middle of front feet, hole in middle of frog's body, cracked discus, engraved pyramid or delta on bottom.

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

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