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Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0175   CAS 0216-0175; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rakka
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1500s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Vase shaped lamp with single wick spout at bottom; Drip cup below on tapering base; Entire lamp is covered with light blue glaze and black design; Stirrup handle connects reservoir with base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Width = 8.3, Length = 14.2