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Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
L 174
Typological identification
Late Roman Corinthian or Regional Lamp, copy/imitation Athenian
Comparanda
Sim. Athenian model: AgoraVII, pp. 138-139, no. 1296, pl. 25 (degenerate globule and volute)
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Typical fabric (pinkish red; numerous small, subrounded, white inclusions), firing, and surface treatment. Slight webbing and more prominent ridging at seam.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves entire discus, adjacent shoulder, and upper handle. Slight, somewhat extensive abrasion; worn breaks; rare specks of encrustation.
Discus diameter
0.039
Handle total height
0.018
Preserved length
0.0904
Weight (kg)
0.038
Width
0.059
Other Dimensions
H. shoulder-top handle 0.007
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Drawing
Pagescan
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KE 650 (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/ke/ke0650>