KTH0116 (Late Roman/Early Byzantine Corinthian Lamp) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Late Roman/Early Byzantine Corinthian or Regional Lamp, imitation North African
Description
Tear-shaped outline. Rounded nozzle with traces of burning extending up wall. Thick joining ridge.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
2.5YR 6/6, light red. Late Roman Corinthian red fabric.
Label or tag text
Τομέας Α | Στρώμα 2 | Εσωτερικό | 4. προέκταση | κομμάτι λυχναρίου
Other number or identifier
137
Preservation comment
One large fragment preserves ca. 30% of base up to shoulder and front end of nozzle. Slight, extensive abrasion and erosion; thick lime encrustation and slight reddish discoloration in streaks on bottom. Entire nozzle and base scorched gray to black before encrustation.
Preserved height
0.028
Preserved length
0.078
Preserved width
0.054
Weight (kg)
0.029
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph