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Lamp

A work made of terracotta.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of terracotta.

Date:

6th/7th century

Artist:

Christian

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Roman

Title

Lamp

Place

Italy (Object made in:)

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500 CE–699 CE

Medium

terracotta

Dimensions

3.5 × 10.2 × 0.6 cm (1 7/16 × 4 1/16 × 1/4 in.); 3.5 × 10.2 × 0.6 cm (1 3/8 × 4 × 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase Fund

Reference Number

1889.132

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