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Lamp
Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period
30 B.C.–A.D. 364
Findspot: Egypt, Giza or Rifeh
Medium/Technique
Pottery (terracotta); mold-made
Dimensions
Height x width x length: 3.1 x 6 x 7.8 cm (1 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number07.564.2
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
DescriptionLamp of red clay with radiating petal motif in relief around central disc; round shape, central hole, no handle.
ProvenanceFrom Giza or Deir Rifa. Excavated by the Egyptian Research Account.