Lamp
Object Number:
35-1-43
Current Location:
Iraq's Ancient Past
Provenience:
Iraq
Ur
Section:
Near Eastern
Materials:
Alabaster
Description:
Alabaster. In form of hedgehog.
UE IV: lamp, alabaster, Type JN.64. The outer surface is covered with knobs made by grooves deeply cut at right angles; at the handle end is an oryx head in relief
Credit Line:
Joint British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq
Other Number:
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Iraq's Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur's Royal Cemetery ( Oct 2009 - Jun 2010)
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