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Lamp
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Bronze lamps like this one were used to create artificial light. A wick was placed in the nozzle and oil poured into the opening below the handle. Here the handle terminates in an elaborate boar’s head, with its bristly hair indicated with tiny lines. When the lamp was lit, figural handles, like this boar, would cast complex and interesting shadows. <br> <br>This lamp and stand were not found together, but illustrate how they would have been used in antiquity.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Roman |
|---|---|
| Date | 100–1 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Roman |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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