
Classical
Torch-holder
Shaped like large candlestick standing in wide saucer. Without decoration. H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) diameter of saucer 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Classification
- Object type
- probablyPottery vessel
- Decoration
- Undecorated
- Material
- probablyClay
- Place of production
- Cyprus
- Date
- 599 - 300 BC
Collection
Provenance
- From Cyprus
References
- Myres, John L. 1914. Handbook of the Cesnola Collection of Antiquities from Cyprus. no. 797, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Identifiers
- Accession no.
- 74.51.370, Metropolitan Museum of Art
- In catalogues
- Myres 1914, no. 797
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