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Lamp with Siren
Roman, Cyprus
Imperial Period
1st century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Length: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.267
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
DescriptionA circular lamp with an anchor-shaped nozzle, decorated with volutes; flat shoulder with three grooves; and concave disc decorated with a Siren to right.
Condition: incrusted; wick-hole black.
Condition: incrusted; wick-hole black.
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)