Oil Lamp
700-900 (made)
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Lamp of buff earthenware, of almond shape with flat up-standing handle, relief moulded around the collar with zigzag with heart-shaped devices, traces of green glaze
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware, moulded and glazed |
Brief description | Lamp of buff earthenware, with decoration stamped in relief, covered in a green glaze, Syria, 700-900. |
Physical description | Lamp of buff earthenware, of almond shape with flat up-standing handle, relief moulded around the collar with zigzag with heart-shaped devices, traces of green glaze |
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Credit line | Given by Mr G. D. Hornblower |
Production | Found in excavations in Fostat |
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Accession number | C.1368-1921 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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