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Lamp, Oil, E43.703

Physical Description

Carved steatite lamp with narrow, open, apsidal body. Nozzle in apex, divided from oil chamber. Triangular wick hole, blackened by use. Deep body with rough markings from carving inside, and scored designs of hatching and cross-hatching on rim and outside. Back wall higher than others. Unpierced, vertical lug handle on flat back end.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 43.3 x 146.2 x 55.3mm

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