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Hellenistic
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Shallow body. Large, slightly off-center filling hole, surrounded by a plain, horizontal band and two grooves. Sloping, plain shoulder, with projecting knob at left. Slightly tapering, flat nozzle, with small studs at back and outlined down sides. Raised base ring, and concave base.
Some surface chipping on underside of nozzle and around edge of base, with one area repaired.
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Title: Terracotta oil lamp
Period: Hellenistic
Culture: Greek
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: Overall: 15/16 x 3 1/4 in. (2.4 x 8.3 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.1872
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