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A Roman-Egyptian Frog Type Lamp
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Also known as a corn lamp, mould-made, light brown-beige buff clay, with short rounded nozzle, double convex body, decorated with palm branches, a small pierced filling hole encircled by a groove, underside with a design.

Provenance:
Ex. English Art Market, 2003.
Condition:
Intact
References:
Ancient Lamps from the Mediterranean, The Anawati Collection, Vol 1
Category:
Egyptian
Period:
Roman-Egypt
Date:
c. 1st-4th Century A.D.
Material:
Terra Cotta
Length:
2 5/8" (6.7cm)
Display Stand:
No
 
 

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