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A large, early Shell-type Oil Lamp,  Middle Bronze Age, 1730-1550 BC.
Reference No: MT108
A large, early Shell-type Oil Lamp, Middle Bronze Age, 1730-1550 BC.
Price : $ 350
EUR 332.50 GBP 276.89 AUD 536.69
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Wheel-made lamp of orangish/buff clay, wet-smoothed, the convex sides pinched in to form a large triangular wick rest, smooth, rounded base. Also known as "cocked hat" or "saucer" lamps.

Condition: Intact and in very good condition, some encrustation. With expected small losses to the rim and mark to interior, good signs of everyday usage to the wick area. 

Dimensions: Length: 5 inches (12.5 cm)

Provenance: Private Maryland collection.