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Clay lamp in the form of a fish.: GR.29.1899

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Clay lamp in the form of a fish.

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Description

Lamp, icthyform (fish shaped)

Measurements and weight

Depth: 8 cm
Height: 2.3 cm
Width: 4.2 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1899) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

Dating

Middle Roman
200 - 300

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Moulded

Identification numbers

Accession number: GR.29.1899
Primary reference Number: 67229
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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