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Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0201   CAS 0216-0201; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Roman
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mediterranean
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Small mold-pressed oil lamp in the form of elderly man's head; Opening at top of head is for filling lamp, while figure's open mouth serves as wick spout; Small lug handle extends out from behind fuel filling hole; Color is buff brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Width = 4.2, Length = 7.6