cf. AgoraVII, p. 80, no. 86, pl. 4 (J. Perlzweig; dated first half 1st century after A.D. 16 [but too early)
Comparanda
cf. BMLIII, pp. 203 (signed CCORVRS), 205 (signed ΚΕΛϹΕΙ), nos. Q 1851, Q 1852, figs. 126, 132, pl. 28 (D. M. Bailey; identified as Tripolitanian; ca. A.D. 130–200)
Comparanda
cf. Heres1972, p. 62, no. 338, pl. 38 (signed ΚΕΛϹΕΙ), p. 76, no. 478, pl. 51 (signed CCORVRS; Antikensammlung, Berlin)
Comparanda
cf. Pavolini1977, p. 34, pl. XX:4 (Museo Nazionale di Napoli; signed ΚΕΛϹΕΙ)
Description
Circular, concave discus encircled by two grooves that terminate near handle in two circles. Shoulder is broad and somewhat flat. Transverse handle, pierced for suspension; single groove running over top ends at base of handle in three-pronged design with circles at ends. Campanian or Tripolitanian product.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
7.5YR 7/4, pink. Hard, thick, fine fabric with rare, small, subrounded to angular, black inclusions.
Preservation comment
One large fragment preserves entire handle, upper shoulder, and small part of discus. Slight abrasion.
“KL225 (Early-Middle Roman Campanian or Tripolitanian lamp).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kl225>