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Catalog Number CAS 0216-0095   CAS 0216-0095; Lamp
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