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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