Lamp

Ceramic

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image shows an ancient clay oil lamp with a wide, shallow basin and a distinct spout, likely used for holding oil and a wick. The lamp's surface is worn and displays a variety of earthy tones, suggesting significant age and historical use.

The image shows an ancient clay oil lamp with a wide, shallow basin and a distinct spout, likely used for holding oil and a wick. The lamp's surface is worn and displays a variety of earthy tones, suggesting significant age and historical use.

Name/Title

Lamp

Entry/Object ID

2017.17.9

Description

Olive oil (fuel) would be placed in the bowl with a wick extending through the pinched lip.

Category

Functional Object, Objects, On-Display at Calvin Seminary

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous Syro-Palestine

Date made

circa 700 BCE

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

4-1/2 in