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This earthenware lamp was made in Sicily in Italy in the 19th century. It is partly decorated with ochre lead glaze.

The lamp has a spherical body, tapering to a very narrow neck and wide applied pouring lip. There is an applied broad band of clay acting as a shield above this lip, and a narrow pulled strap handle applied below the rim to the outer body.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-094-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1874.62.30
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Earthenware
  
• Dimensions: 135 mm H x 185 mm D
  
• What:
• Subject: Ceramics : earthenware : Italy : Sicily
  
• Who:
• Where: Italy, Sicily
  
• Event:
• Description: Partly glazed brown earthenware lamp: Italian, Sicily, 19th century
  
• References:
  • Curnow, Celia, Italian Maiolica in the National Museums of Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1992 
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