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Lamp
Roman, Cyprus
Imperial Period
A.D. 100–150
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Length: 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.217
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
DescriptionA lamp with a circular body and an upright ring-handle, plain disc and a circle of beads on the shoulder.
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)
)