Lamp

Artist Egypt

Date4th century

MediumCeramic

ClassificationsFurnishings

Credit LineGift of Robert Arnold

Object number1960.22.11

DescriptionTerra Cotta Lamp. Tan, unglazed clay lamp made in a mold. Line around center, where two sides were joined is pronounced. Extended oval shape, steep sides, with rond base, knob handle. Upper surface decorated with linear pattern in relief. Above the nozzle, a maltes cross with a small circle in each corner. On either side of the nozzle an embossed disk with four solid circles inside them. Large oil hole in the center. Impressed disk on base.

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