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Lamp with figure of a greyhound
Roman
Imperial Period
1st century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Length 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harriet Otis Cruft Fund
Accession Number60.1451
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 487; Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), p. 125 (additional published references).
DescriptionThe lamp is circular, with a ringed medallion and boss on the bottom, volute and rosette details at the spout. Around the circle of the top, a greyhound is curled up asleep, with a puppy snuggled up against her. End of one rosetted volute and edge of spout broken off. Dark, olive green patina with small areas of light green corrosion.
Provenance1960, sold by J. J. Klejman (dealer; b. 1906 - d. 1995), New York, to the MFA for $375 [see note]. (Accession Date: December 1, 1960)
NOTE: Said to come from Alexandria.
NOTE: Said to come from Alexandria.