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Lamp with eagle
Roman, Cyprus
Imperial Period
A.D. 150–250
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Length: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.212
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
DescriptionAn almost circular lamp with an upright handle decorated with an eagle with thunderbolt in the center, and a conventional pattern 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)