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Greek Lamp

Greek Lamp

Greek

Wheelmade lamp with deep, globular body, angular shoulder, and sloping rim with two deep grooves. Long, flat-topped nozzle with rounded tip. Nozzle preserves charring. Preserved ends of otherwise missing broad, horizontal strap handle. Low, flat base. Orange, micaceous fabric with dull, worn, black slip on interior and exterior. Base is unslipped.

terracotta

Classical period

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