Lamp
2nd century BCE-1st century BCE
Medium
earthenware
Measurements
3.7 × 8.5 × 5.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D338-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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