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Roman clay oil lamp, 50 - 300

 Item — Box: 8
Identifier: Item 1981.139T

Scope and Contents

Traditional form, no cover and only small appendage for a handle, fluted decoration.  Two openings for wick and filling.  Found at monastery in Sinai in 1948.  Roman, clay

Dates

  • Creation: 50 - 300

Extent

1 Items : Clay ; 1.5" (height), 2.5" (width), 4" (length)

Repository Details

Part of the Brandeis University Repository

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