Lamp

35-1-43

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 35-1-43
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area JNG 272
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

Height 3.5 cm
Length 14.5 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1935
Other Number U.19744 - Field No SF

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