KE 1119 (Early/Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
L 295
Typological identification
Broneer Type XXVIIB Lamp
Comparanda
cf. CL 1781 (unpublished)
Comparanda
cf. IsthmiaX, p. 91, no. 116, fig. 4, pl. 14 (Type 4), citing also IPL 1970-47 (fig. 4), 1970-53, 1971-202
Description
Unusually thin, light wall: relatively delicate manufacturing.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Typical fabric (fine, pale buff), firing, and surface treatment. Small clay nodules in grooves.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves top left part of lamp, including discus and shoulder. Slight, space abrasion and rare gouging; worn breaks.
Published as
KenchreaiV, p. 55, no. 243, pl. 10 (identified as Middle Roman Athenian early unglazed; H. Williams)
Estimated discus diameter
0.05
Maximum preserved dimension
0.064
Preserved length
0.0628
Preserved width
0.0349
Weight (kg)
0.008
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph