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Folded Oil Lamp2nd century B.C.

Not on view
Small hand-formed ceramic lamp or vessel, boat-shaped with a pinched spout, heavily weathered chalky surface in oyster white and tan tones

Unknown, Folded Oil Lamp, 2nd century B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Anonymous gift, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Folded Oil Lamp
Place Made
Israel
Date Made
2nd century B.C.
Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
Width: 2 3/4 in. (6.99 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
M.91.364.10
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Ancient