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Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
ROMA|[NESIS]
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
L 521
Typological identification
Early Roman Corinthian Lamp
Typological identification comment
Early Roman Corinthian (fabric, slip) copy of Asia Minor lamp (signature, format).
Bibliography
KenchreaiV, p. 24, no. 118 (H. Williams, reading “POY---“)
Description
Steep back wall. Circular raised ring base, set off by grooves. Signature in relief: ROMA|[NESIS].
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric: typical Early-Middle Roman buff lamp fabric (fine, hard). Slip: thin, somewhat uneven, matte, flakey everywhere; dark reddish brown.
Preservation comment
One fragment preserves ca. 45% from back of base, including part of signature. Slight, extensive abrasion with flaking and rare pitting; worn breaks.
Base Diameter
0.044
Preserved length
0.0258
Preserved width
0.0457
Weight (kg)
0.002
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Pagescan
Photograph