Lamp

About this object

History of use

An example of the 'cocked hat' or 'shell' type oil lamp.

Physical description

Single wick, saucer-shaped lamp with a slightly turned in rim and a pinched wick rest.

 

Categories

Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Date Made

C. 800 B.C.E.-600 B.C.E.

Date Acquired

Mar 1960

How Acquired

Transferred

Measurements

Overall: 2.3 cm x 6.7 cm x 6.7 cm

Object Number

M2.8