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Lamp with nude figures

Roman, Cyprus
Imperial Period
A.D. 150–250

Medium/Technique Terracotta
Dimensions Length: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.).
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.297
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionAn almost circular lamp with thin pierced handle, concave base, almost flat disc. The rim is decorated with zig-zag, lines and floral patterns. At the centre, two nude figures at right angles to one another.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)