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Lamp

12th–13th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Lamp
  • Date: 12th–13th century
  • Culture: Syrian
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: Height from base to top of bowl rim, 1 1/2 in. (39.4mm); Length from nozzle to back of bowl: 3 11/16 in. (93.7mm); Diameter of base: 1 11/32 in. (34.3mm)
  • Classification: Miscellaneous
  • Credit Line: Gift of Clarence H. Mackay, Archer M. Huntington, Stephen H. P. Pell and Bashford Dean, 1928
  • Object Number: 28.99.13
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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