Oil Lamp
Oil Lamp
Place of OriginEgypt
Date13th-14th century
DimensionsMax H: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Max Rim Diam: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); Max Diam of body: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Max L of body (with spout and handle): 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Base Diam: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
MediumCoarse earthenware with bright turquoise glaze.
ClassificationCeramics
Object number
1926.154
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DescriptionStout oil lamp with long projecting spout, flaring lip and small handle. Covered with a thick, opaque turquoise glaze which has run down onto the foot during firing.
17th century
17th-18th century
13th-14th century
12th-13th century
12th-13th century
12th-13th century
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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