Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum

Some 630 lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum represent production centers that were active across the ancient Mediterranean world between 800 B.C. and A.D. 800. Notable for their marvelous variety-from simple clay saucers that held just oil and a wick to elaborate figural lighting fixtures in bronze a...

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Main Author: Jean Bussière (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Getty Publications 2017
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