Lamp
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Lamp

TitleLamp
Date9th–10th century 9th century
MediumEarthenware; red body under green glaze
ClassificationCeramics
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1940
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Lamp” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 9th–10th century. It is executed in earthenware; red body under green glaze and classified as ceramics. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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