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Lamp

4th to 5th century (made)
Place of origin

Lamp, earthenware with turquoise glaze; Egypt, 4th to 5th century


Object details

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Object type
Brief description
Lamp, earthenware with turquoise glaze; Egypt, 4th to 5th century
Dimensions
  • Length: 8cm
  • Height: 4cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Object history
Objects 440-1891 to 559-1891 were purchased together from W.M.F. Petrie, for £12 6 shillings.
Association
Collection
Accession number
498-1891

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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