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This glazed pottery lamp dates to back to the 6th century CE. From Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. The Sulaimaniya Museum, Iraq.
About the Author
Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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Amin, O. S. M. (2014, December 04). Pottery Lamp. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3277/pottery-lamp/
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Pottery Lamp." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 04, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3277/pottery-lamp/.
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Pottery Lamp." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 04 Dec 2014. Web. 24 Apr 2024.
