Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0216-0277 | |
| Category | Lamps; Pottery | |
| Object Name | Lamp | |
| Culture | Coptic Egyptian | |
| Global Region | North Africa | |
| Country | Egypt | |
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| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 270-395 CE | |
| Collection Name | Allen Collection of Lamps | |
| Materials | Clay | |
| Description | Mold-pressed oil lamp with squat, round reservoir with closed top; Elongated narrow wick channel with large round mouth extends outward from side of reservoir; Pinched handle that rises above height of reservoir extends out from side opposite wick channel; Round depression in center top of reservoir is decorated with Christian symbol of the letters "P" and "X", flanked by pair of small circular vent holes and encircled by band of low relief concentric circles and floral motifs; Overall color is terra cotta. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.7, Width = 8.2, Length = 13.0 | |