Greek and Roman ArtTerracottas2nd century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Terracotta lamp |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | L. 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm) |
| Classification | Terracottas |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Date | 2nd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, 1881 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Greek, Syria-Palestine or Egypt |
| Period | Hellenistic |
| Date Range | 2 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 244869