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1951

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2015

2025

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Oil Lamp (Italy), 1st century BC

This is a oil lamp. It is dated 1st century BC and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of David Wolfe Bishop. It is credited Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 4.4 x 7.2 x 11.3cm (1 3/4 x 2 13/16 x 4 7/16in.)

Cite this object as

Oil Lamp (Italy), 1st century BC; earthenware; H x W x D: 4.4 x 7.2 x 11.3cm (1 3/4 x 2 13/16 x 4 7/16in.); Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop; 1951-84-28

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