Circular, concave discus has central filling hole with raised rim, ray motif, and wide, flat framing ring. Broad shoulder has small ovules. Kite-shaped nozzle with traces of burning. Details are sharp. Rare clay globules.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
7.5YR 8/4, pink. Early/Middle Roman Corinthian pale lamp fabric: somewhat hard.
Other number or identifier
Α12
Preservation comment
One large fragment preserves entire discus, over half shoulder, and base of nozzle. Well preserved surface.
“KL1989-002 (Early/Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kcp/kl1989-002>