Lamp

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Date:Not Recorded

Description:A Roman period Egyptian lamp.

It is described as a 'candlestick' due to its shape. The lamp is roughly circular in shape, with eight spouts around the edge for wicks. There is also a hole in the centre, and the handle is missing.

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Donor ref: LEAMG : M333.1918.2 (60/23256)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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