KL284 (Early/Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
ΑΡΙⲤΤΟΝ]ΕΙΚΟΥ
Logical part of
Kenchreai Cemetery Project Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Broneer Type XXVII Lamp
Description
Single small circle(s) flanking lower end of handle. Flat, circular base has single groove around incuse signature: ΑΡΙⲤΤΟΝ]ΕΙΚΟΥ (upsilon is above preceding omicron). Small clay nodules in signature.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Early Roman Corinthian pale lamp fabric: very pale, fine.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves small part of base with signature. Sparse specks of encrustation in grooves.
Estimated base diameter
0.035
Maximum preserved dimension
0.03
Weight (kg)
0.001
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KL284 (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/kl284>