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Lamp Holder
3rd century (Roman Imperial)
Ceramic
There are many small holes in the body of this apple-shaped terracotta vessel. There is a large opening on one side of the body, and burnt material is visible on the interior. A branch, possibly representing a palm tree, was drawn in the wet clay above the opening and may be a reference to Christianity or Judaism. While the vertical part above the body seems to be original, the loop at the top was added in 1945.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Michel N. Maloof [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, April 1945, by purchase.
Exhibitions
| 1978 | In Search of Ancient Treasure: 40 Years of Collecting. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Measurements
Overall: H: 9 7/16 × Diam: 6 1/8 in. (24 × 15.6 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1945
Location in Museum
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
48.1915