John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art
Reno, Nevada
The Lilley Museum of Art is located on the main campus of the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Oil lamps were used by ancient people in a variety of ways. This ancient lamp was made from a two-part mold, with clay impressed into a mold.
Clay lamps could be hand-molded, wheel thrown, or impressed into a mold. Some lamps show signs of being made using a combination of these methods.
- Subject Matter: Oil Lamp
- Created: n. d.
- Inventory Number: 2018.012.081
- Collections: Clay
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