KE 159 (Late Roman-Early Byzantine Regional Lamp) [permalink] [next]
Type
Inventoried Object
Technique
The original had a blurred relief; quality of molding was poor, with splotches across relief and smeared clay over shoulder band. Carefully smoothed lateral seam to remove joining ridge.
Model: Atlante type XA, groupe C4=Bonifay lampe type 56
Fabric, firing, surface
inkish buff but slightly more pale at surface. Fine, hard fabric with smooth break. Rare, tiny white (calcareous) bits and faintly golden micaceous. Cf. Late Roman Southern Argolid fabric.
Preservation description
One sherd preserves ca. 30% of left top of lamp, including small part of discus and most of shoulder. Very slight abrasion and chipping around edges; mostly clean breaks.
