KL244 (Early-Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification
Broneer Type XXVIIC Lamp
Description
Circular, shallow discus has patterned relief, central filling hole with wide rim, and prominent framing ring. Relief depicts double cord or wreath in diamond with surrounding incised design of simple vine and leaf. Details are sharp.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
7.5YR 7/4, pink. Typical Early-Middle Roman Corinthian fabric: fine; pale.
Preservation comment
Three nonjoining fragments preserve central discus, small part of rim, and ca. 33% of base. Slight abrasion; thin, sparse encrustation.
Published as
Rife2022d, pp. 774, 842, no. 354, fig. 19.19
Estimated base diameter
0.038
Estimated discus diameter
0.049
Preserved length
0.046
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Suggested citation
“KL244 (Early-Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kl244>