Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0216-0182 | |
| Category | Lamps; Pottery | |
| Object Name | Lamp | |
| Culture | Jewish | |
| Global Region | North Africa | |
| Country | Tunisia | |
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| Other Geographic Data | Site: Carthage | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 6th-5th century BCE | |
| Collection Name | Allen Collection of Lamps | |
| Materials | Clay; Pigment | |
| Description | Mold-pressed oil lamp with squat, round reservoir with closed top and elongated narrow wick channel with large round perforation extending from side; Small pinched handle extends out from side opposite wick channel and rises above height of reservoir; Round depression in center top of reservoir is decorated with menorah surmounted by a bird in shallow relief, flanked on either side by small round openings or vent holes; Panel around circular depression is decorated with repeated triangles or trees, also in low relief; Base is marked with possible stamp of a dot within 3 concentric circles; Exterior color is terra cotta red. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.6, Width = 8.4, Length = 13.7 | |