Accession No
1886.25
Description
A lamp and chain, the chain being attached to the loop handle on the top of the lamp. On either side of the handle are reliefs of birds, and a hinged human mask covers the hole for oil.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Bedfordshire; Biggleswade
Period
Roman
Source
von Hügel, Anatole (Baron) [monetary donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1886.25
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (Field collection)
Found on a skeleton, Coffin Chase Meadow
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
A lamp and chain, the chain being attached to the loop handle on the top of the lamp. On either side of the handle are reliefs of birds, and a hinged human mask covers the hole for oil; Bird; Found on a skeleton
Event Date 12/4/1988
Author: maa
FM:25033
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