KL1989-001 (Early/Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Kenchreai Cemetery Project Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Broneer Type XXVIIA Lamp
Typological identification
Broneer Type XXVIIB Lamp
Typological identification comment
Broneer Type XXVIIA/B variant with wreath
Description
Circular outline. Circular, concave discus has central filling hole with raised rim, ray motif, rounded framing ring, and small slit for airhole at front rim. Shoulder has wreath. Narrow, pierced handle with two grooves. Details are sharp.
Fabric, firing, surface
7.5 YR 8/6, reddish yellow. Early/Middle Roman Corinthian pale lamp fabric: somewhat soft.
Other number or identifier
Α12
Preservation description
One large fragment preserves entire discus, 66% of shoulder, and 75% of handle. Well preserved surface.
Discus diameter
0.059
Preserved height
0.026
Preserved length
0.075
Width
0.075
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Drawing
Photograph