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Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0056   CAS 0216-0056; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Globular lamp and incense burner mounted on short, squat base; Single wick spout; Pierced dome over reservoir with vent hole at back allows smoke to pass through; Stirrup handle at back; Entire lamp is covered with a blue which has a heavy patina.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.5, Width = 10.2, Length = 15.0