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Lamp

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Date: 2nd century A.D.
Medium: Terracotta
Culture: Roman
Department: Implements
Institution: Getty Museum

Description: Moldmade. Monkey sitting on a high seat, holding in front of him, with both hands, a circular lamp with a central filling-hole and a rounded nozzle with wick-hole; the monkey's garment is vaguely indicated by some folds; ears pierced, presumably for earrings. Large hole on back of the figurine to facilitate firing process.

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