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Shell-shaped saucer lamp, of pale red unglazed earthenware, rounded, convex base, rounded, spreading sides, rising quite steeply, the whole forming a deep saucer shape, pinched at one side, forming a narrow mouth and giving the whole a shell-like appearance; the body, unglazed, of pale red with a smooth, sandy appearance, the mouth area scorched black.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 34526
Creation/Production
Unknown
Date: 1650 BCE
Acquisition
Gift, 28/11/1952
Given by Misses M. & G. Davies
Measurements
Height
(cm): 3.9
Length
(cm): 12.1
diam
(cm): 11.6
Height
(in): 1
Length
(in): 4
diam
(in): 4
Techniques
wheel-thrown
forming
Applied Art
moulded
forming
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
Location
In store
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