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Oil lamp: C.27 & A-1982

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Biscuit fired, very light buff, stoneware oil lamp with cover

Notes

History note: Dug up at Kalong

Legal notes

Given by Edward P. Johnson

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.4 cm
Width: 5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1982-06-07) by Johnson, Edward P

Dating

15th Century-16th Century
1499 - 1599

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Fired

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.27 & A-1982
Primary reference Number: 73925

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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