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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
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
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)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)