KL1988-003 (Early/Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
Π[ⲰⲤΦΟΡΟ]Υ̣
Logical part of
Kenchreai Cemetery Project Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Broneer Type XXVIIB Lamp
Bibliography
Rifeetal2007, pp. 171-172, fig. 24
Description
Circular outline. Circular discus has central filling hole with ridged framing ring, rays, and narrow, flat framing ring. Almost flat shoulder has two sprays and two grape cluster on each side. Long, wide kite-shaped nozzle with small wickhole; traces of burning. Underside of nozzle is rounded; walls are somewhat convex. Ring handle with two grooves extends in point to base-groove. Flat, plain base base has single circular groove around incuse signature: Π[ⲰⲤΦΟΡΟ]Υ̣. Details are sharp and retouched. Numerous clay nodules.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric: 5YR 8/3, pink. Early/Middle Roman Corinthian pale fabric: somewhat hard.
Other number or identifier
6στ
Preservation comment
Intact top but less than one-quarter of base survives. Well preserved surface.
Base Diameter
0.033
Discus diameter
0.058
Height base to shoulder
0.035
Height shoulder to handle
0.023
Length
0.17
Weight (kg)
0.063
Width
0.08
Has geographic origin
Corinthia
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Drawing
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph