KL292 (Early/Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Kenchreai Cemetery Project Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Broneer Type XXVIIA Lamp
Description
Circular outline. Circular, concave discus has central filling hole with recessed, flat rim, rays, and somewhat rounded framing ring; slit for airhole in front. Wide, slightly sloping shoulder has medium-sized ovules. Narrow, raised kite-shaped nozzle; traces of burning.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Early/Middle Roman Corinthian pale lamp fabric: fine, hard.
Preservation comment
Three sherds preserve most of base and back wall. Slight, sparse abrasion and chipping; sparse specks of encrustation.
Discus diameter
0.046
Preserved length
0.072
Preserved width
0.073
Weight (kg)
0.016
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Drawing
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KL292 (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/kl292>