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Oil lamp
Oil lamp
Date2nd century B.C.E.
MediumTerracotta
DimensionsOverall: 2 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 3 1/2 in. (5.1 × 6.4 × 8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of William C. Winslow, Class of 1862
Object number1943.10
On view
DescriptionGlobular body; rim set off by groove; moderately long bridged spout, blackened from use. Low, spreading foot. Coarse red clay, wheel made. Body and foot chipped.

Additional Details

Cup
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: c. 150-300 CE
Medium: Clay
Object number: INV.789
Photograph by John Bentham.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: c. 750-600 BCE
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 2015.6.2
Oil lamp
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: c. 250-400 CE
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: INV.654
Oil lamp
Date: possibly 4th-3rd century BCE
Medium: Terracotta with remnants of glaze
Object number: INV.657
Photograph by Dave Revette.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 6th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.13
Photograph by David Revette.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: early 6th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.10
Photograph by David Revette.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: late 7th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.11
Oil lamp
Date: date unknown
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: INV.656
Photograph by Dave Revette.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: early 5th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.18
Photograph by Dave Revette.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: early 5th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.19
Oil lamp
Date: 5th century CE
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: INV.655
Photograph by David Revette.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.43