Lamp

Dateca. second century BCE

MediumCeramic (baked)

Dimensions3.5 x 9.7 x 7 cm, 116.1 g

CultureEgyptian

DescriptionMoulded lamp Broneer Type XIX ca. second century BCE, see Rosenthal and Sivan 1978:14:27 Decorated rim with indecipherable raised pattern. Channel on nozzle has a plaited design. Long spout with bow-shaped nozzle. Flat base ring.
However, ibid 62 #250 Egyptian frog lamp description could fit this lamp.

DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE: Frog lamp

Object number1881.24.5

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