KL004 (Late Roman Athenian Lamp) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Kenchreai Cemetery Project Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Late Roman Athenian lamp, late glazed
Description
Tear-shaped outline. Circular, concave discus has rosette with 10-14(?) concave petals and irregular raised rim. Sloping shoulder has herringbone in relief. Low, thick, solid handle has three grooves. Slight joining ridge and webbing.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric: 5YR 7/4, pink. Dull, thin, even slip is a slight wash preserved in large patches—late phase glazed.
Preservation comment
One small fragment preserves small part of discus and shoulder and entire upper handle. Very slight, very sparse abrasion; moderate, extensive encrustation.
Handle total height preserved
0.013
Preserved length
0.037
Preserved width
0.035
Weight (kg)
0.009
Has geographic origin
Attica
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Drawing
Photograph