cf. EphesosIV.2, p. 185, no. 138, pl. XII (F. Miltner; larger, and ovules for circles)
Comparanda
cf. Michelucci1998, p. 298, nos. 28, 29, pl. LXXXI:1 (very close but ovules for circles), p. 300, no. 42, pl. LXXXII:2 (similar but uncertain nozzle, signed Ε [cf. KL048]; Iasos)
Comparanda
sim. BMLIII, pp. 358, 360, nos. Q 2922–Q 2926, Q 2945, Q 2946, pls. 93, 94 (D. M. Bailey; no handle, different discus; from Knidos, 2nd century)
Description
Circular to oval, concave, plain(?) discus has framing ring. Sloping shoulder has single row of circles (16 per side). Short, rounded nozzle with heart-shaped rim. Narrow, pierced handle has two grooves above. Flat, raised, circular base has uncertain small incuse design (circle or planta pedis?).
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric: 10R 6/8, light red. Slip: 10R 5/8, red. Material typical for ware.
Preservation comment
Seven fragments, five joining, preserve small part of discus and base, 75% of shoulder, and entire handle.
“KL189 (Early Roman Asia Minor Lamp).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kl189>