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Lamp

3rd century B.C.

Description: Moldmade. Miniature lamp. Biconvex shallow body with melon ribs on upper part. Raised ring around the filling-hole. Round-tipped projecting nozzle; circular plate around the wick-hole demarcated by incised circle. Small base marked off by incised groove.

Date

3rd century B.C.

Culture

Greek

Dimensions

H: 1.50 cm D: 2.50 cm

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

83.AQ.377.382

Image Source

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