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Clay oil lamps: E.20.1919

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Clay oil lamps

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Description

Lamp - this style of glazed oil lamp is typical of Islamic pottery.

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm
Length: 12.2 cm
Width: 6.8 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1919) by Dibley, Mrs A.

Dating

Islamic
969 - 1171

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Thrown : Glazed

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.20.1919
Primary reference Number: 51836
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 July 2020 Last processed: Monday 26 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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