Avs-museum 100374 [ RECOMMENDED ]
Catalog entry
- Accession number: avs-museum 100374
- Title: Bronze Oil Lamp with Figural Motif
- Date: Circa 1st–2nd century CE (Roman)
- Material: Bronze
- Dimensions: H 6 cm × W 12 cm × D 7 cm
- Provenance: Unknown; acquired by donation, 2023
- Condition: Surface verdigris; intact nozzle and handle; small dents consistent with use
- Description: A cast bronze oil lamp featuring a central raised disc decorated with a stylized human figure in low relief. The spout is tapered with soot residue in the wick channel. The rounded handle terminates in a small loop for hanging or carrying. Patina varies from dark brown to green, indicating prolonged burial and subsequent conservation.
- Significance: Representative of domestic lighting technology in the Roman provinces; the figural decoration suggests civic or household symbolism and provides insight into everyday material culture.
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Based on available database records, "100374" is a catalog identifier associated with specific museum specimens and artifacts. Depending on the institution, this number refers to either a zoological bird specimen or a historical personal object. 1. Zoological Specimen (Museum of University of Wroclaw) In the digital catalog of the Museum of University of Wroclaw Catalog entry
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Decoding AVS-Museum 100374: What is it?
After extensive cross-referencing with surviving paper catalogs, archivists confirmed that AVS-Museum 100374 is the digital surrogate of "Fragments of the Prague Spring – 1968 (Reel 4)." Accession number: avs-museum 100374 Title: Bronze Oil Lamp
