Lamp

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Lamp

Creator

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Date
1st century B.C.–4th century A.D.
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Syrian
Department
Implements
Institution
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Discus Iconography: Double row of notches around filling-hole. Description: Moldmade. Ornament handle integrated into the oval body of the lamp; its front side has a human face in low relief; its back side has two vertical lines of notches, most with a bead inside. Central filling-hole. Rounded nozzle likewise integrated into body. Raised base-ring marked off by one deep circular outer groove.

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