Circular outline. Circular, concave, plain discus has central filling hole and prominent flat framing ring. Slightly sloping shoulder with beveled rim has her ringbone in relief. Rounded nozzle with traces of burning. Overall suture is cleanly trimmed, but there is narrow shelf of clay protruding along back right upper handle. Thick, solid handle has three grooves; lower handle has flanking grooves. Flat base has two oval grooves around incuse signature: Α.
Fabric, firing, surface
Typical fabric, firing, and surface treatment for ware. 2.5YR 6/4, light reddish brown. Slip: 10R 5/8, red. Thin, even slip as wash preserved especially on bottom.
Preservation description
Two joining fragments preserve ca. 75% of lamp, including base, most of handle, and parts of discus, shoulder, and nozzle. Slight to moderate chipping and worn breaks; extensive, rough encrustation or mortar.
