This lamp represents a combination of Italian and North African elements. The rectangular backplate form with crenellations across the top is found on some Italian lamps. The oil containers, with their round wells and long spouts, are also a distinctly Italian type.
However, several indicators suggest that this example was made in North Africa. The backplate was cast from the same model as a lamp in the Israel Museum that was purchased in Morocco. In addition, an example of this type of backplate has the same scrolled element in the center that is found on coastal North African lamps. Sidepieces are common on North African lamps, but are never found in Italy. Finally, two features on this lamp are shared with coastal North African lamps: the inclusion of tower-form sidepieces, and the use of rivets to fasten the towers to the top of the backplate. These factors argue for the transformation of a type originally from Italy, which lacked the sidepieces and towers, into a North African one.