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SHM 17946:0095 :: lamp

Object description: Almost circular. Convex bottom. Carination on side. No distinct wick-holder. Incised decoration. Line encircling the opening for oil-refilling. Band consisting of two lines with small transverse strokes inside encircling discus. Also encircling discus, inside the band, are small semi-circles, with one or three dots inside each one. Band consisting of two lines with small transverse strokes inside encircling bottom.

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Inventory number

SHM 17946:0095

Serie nummer

7315

Object

lamp

Object, Swedish

lampa

Country - Findspot

Cyprus : Europe

Country, Swedish - Findspot

Cypern

Material

Terracotta; Earthenware; Clay; Pottery

Material, Swedish

Terrakotta; Keramik; Lera

Acquisition

L. Z. Pierides to the Swedish Crown Prince in 1925. The Crown Prince to the Museum of National Antiquities in 1926. The Museum of National Antiquities to Medelhavsmuseet in 1982.

Description, Swedish

Lampa, terrakotta

Description

Almost circular. Convex bottom. Carination on side. No distinct wick-holder. Incised decoration. Line encircling the opening for oil-refilling. Band consisting of two lines with small transverse strokes inside encircling discus. Also encircling discus, inside the band, are small semi-circles, with one or three dots inside each one. Band consisting of two lines with small transverse strokes inside encircling bottom.

Period