KE 1878 (Early/Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
L 493
Typological identification
Broneer Type XXVIIA Lamp
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Typical fabric (buff), firing, and surface treatment. Infrequent small clay nodules in grooves.
Preservation comment
One large sherd preserves entire discus, ca. 90% of shoulder, central to back top nozzle, and upper attachment of handle. Very slight, sparse abrasion; somewhat worn breaks. Traces of burning from use around wickhole.
Published as
KenchreaiV, p. 44, no. 169 (H. Williams)
Discus diameter
0.041
Preserved length
0.0818
Preserved width
0.0716
Weight (kg)
0.021
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KE 1878 (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/ke/ke1878>