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This lamp has a well for holding oil, a spout to support the wick, and a finger ring tucked under the wing-shaped handle. Except for the decorative extended handle, this shape matches a number of ceramic lamps from Nishapur.
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Title: Oil Lamp
Date: 9th century
Geography: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
Medium: Bronze; cast, joined
Dimensions:
H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
W. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
D. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1938
Object Number: 38.40.133
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