Hohokam Lamp

Namelamp

DatePrehistoric

Mediumclay

DimensionsOverall: 2 15/16 x 3 15/16 in. (7.5 x 9.9 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureHohokam

Markings"349" on base

Object numberA1996-1-231

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled lamp, using paddle and anvil technique [or scraped, depending on cultural group] using micaceous clay; very thick wall; rounded base, wall flared to low shoulder, constricting to small mouth; restricted vessel; brown clay with gold specks, gray fire clouds.

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