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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1960.576
Title
Lamp
Classification
Lighting Devices
Work Type
lighting device
Date
1st-3rd century CE
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/290640

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Terracotta; dark tan clay
Dimensions
Diam. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of David M. Robinson
Accession Year
1960
Object Number
1960.576
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Relief on discus of mask and bird (?) Zeus Serapis ? Grooved, pierced handle. Plain narrow rim.

Subjects and Contexts

  • Roman Domestic Art

Verification Level

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