ATQ.000009
Antiquity
4th–5th century AD
North Africa
N/A
Clay
5.25 in. (13 cm)
On View in The History of the Bible, The Written Tradition
Late Roman-era oil lamp depicting Nebuchadnezzar enthroned at left. To the right of a column, on which there is a bust of Nebuchadnezzar, stand three men (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego).
Created in the fourth or fifth century AD. Acquired in 1970 by V. H., Vienna. Sold in 2015 at auction by Gorny and Mosch, Germany;[1] Acquired in 2015 by Royal Athena Galleries, New York; Purchased in 2017 by Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC.
Notes: [1] Museum of the Bible contacted Gorny and Mosch about the ownership history. They could not provide any additional information due to non-disclosure agreements with the consigner.
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