Catalog Number | CAS 0216-0095 | |
Category | Lamps; Pottery | |
Object Name | Lamp | |
Culture | Tunisian | |
Global Region | North Africa | |
Country | Tunisia | |
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Collection Name | Allen Collection of Lamps | |
Materials | Clay; Glaze | |
Description | Standing lamp made of course green pottery; Deep round drip basin with scalloped rim is supported on tall, cylindrical pedestal with flaring base; Two small candle holders (?) are mounted on rim of drip basin; Center pedestal continues above drip basin and supports triangular oil reservoir with extended wick spout; Heavy handle attached at rim of oil reservoir rises above rim, then curves downward and is attached to rim of drip basin. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 41.0, Max Diam = 16.0 |