Lighting DevicesGreek4th-3rd century BCE
Lamp
375 BCE-275 BCE
Description
Buff fabric with remains of a thin, light orange slip over much of body and on base. Circular base is raised and extends slightly beyond underside of lamp, forming a groove where the two meet. Underside of deep reservoir flares out before curving upward and then slightly under to form a lip around the broad filling hole. Short but wide slightly squared nozzle with charring around its edges sits at lip level.
Dimensions
3 x 5 x 6 cm (1 3/16 x 1 15/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Part of McDaniel Collection at least since 1959: Included in David Mitten's 1959 HSCP article. Probably included in original McDaniel gift.
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