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Eternal Egypt: Oil Lamps for Illumination
Four oil lamps from the Hellenistic period were found during excavations at the location of the Alexandria Library.
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Eternal Egypt: Lantern With Serrated Edges
This piece is a brass lantern consisting of a lower round tray. Seven holders with serrated edges hang from the tray and are used to carry seven small lanterns.
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Eternal Egypt: Oil Lamp From the Roman Era
An oil lamp belongs to a collection of lamps dated to the Roman era. It is distinguished by its large size and its two front openings for the wicks, which allowed more light.
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Eternal Egypt: Oil Lamp Representing Beset
Fragment of an oil lamp, made of clay, is in the form of Beset, the spouse of the god Bes, lying down and holding a tambourine in her hand.
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Eternal Egypt: Oil Lamp With Floral Designs
This primitively made clay oil lamp has a body decorated with foliage in the form of several embossed branches.