- KL280 (Late Roman Corinthian Lamp) [permalink] [show more links]
- Type
- Inventoried Object
- Writing transcription
- Θ[ΕΟ]|Δ[ΟΥ]|ΛΟΥ
- Logical part of
- Kenchreai Cemetery Project Inventoried Objects
- Typological identification
- Late Roman Corinthian or Regional Lamp, copy/imitation Athenian
- Description
- Tear-shaped outline. Handle with two(?) grooves attached at base. Almond-shaped based has two grooves around incuse signature: Θ[ΕΟ]|Δ[ΟΥ]|ΛΟΥ. All details are blunt from worn mold. Thick joining ridge.
- Fabric, firing, and surface description
- Late Roman Corinthian red fabric: somewhat coarse, rare to uncommon very small to small, subrounded, white and very rare, subgangular black inclusions; common small voids.
- Preservation comment
- Three joining sherds preserve over one half of base and lower wall below seam. Slight to moderate, extensive abrasion; sparse patches of encrustation.
- Body Height
- 0.037
- Base Length
- 0.042
- Preserved length
- 0.111
- Preserved width
- 0.047
- Weight (kg)
- 0.054
- Base Width
- 0.031
- Material
- Ceramic (Material)
- Drawing
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- Photograph
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“KL280 (Late 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/kl280>
