Lamp
4th century CE-5th century CE
Medium
earthenware
Measurements
7.5 × 10.0 × 6.9 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr P. Chaldjian, 1996
Gallery location
Not on display
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