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Catalog Number CAS 0068-0003A,B   CAS 0068-0003A,B; Lamp with stand
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp with stand
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Lebanon
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Beirut
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 300 CE
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Lamp with tall pedestal support whose tripod base is in the shape of 4-toed animal's feet; Cylindrical support armature supports shallow, round drip saucer; Section of support above drip saucer supports pear-shaped reservoir with elongated wick spout on its side; Hinged lid in shape of seashell covers small opening on top of reservoir; Cross-shaped armature extends up from back of reservoir and loop handle is attached to upper top of cross and side of reservoir; Deep depression in base of reservoir corresponds to shape of support rod, over which it fits.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.8, Max Diam = 17.0