KE 34 (Middle Roman Corinthian Lamp) [permalink] [next]
Type
Inventoried Object
Comment
Corinthian lampmaker apparently copying Athenian unglazed model
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
L 9
Typological identification
Early-Middle Roman Corinthian Imitation or Copy of Athenian Lamp
Comparanda
cf. Ke0028-L0006
Comparanda
cf. Ke1320-L0365
Comparanda
cf. AgoraVII, p. 146, no. 1516, pl. 28 (J. Perlzweig)
Description
Circular format. Circular, concave discus with raised rim and wide, raised rim around central filling hole; rays. Flat shoulder has sharp-leafed vine and grape cluster with tendrils.
Fabric, firing, surface
Typical fabric (buff), firing, and surface treatment. Made from worn model or mold..
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves ca. 30% of discus and ca. 15% of central right shoulder. Extensive, moderate abrasion and minor chippiung around edges; somewhat worn edges.
Estimated discus diameter
0.054
Preserved length
0.0445
Preserved width
0.0391
Weight (kg)
0.004
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Pagescan
Photograph
Photograph
Linked to

Field book number C 48 (KE 34, Lamp)

KE 33 (Italian Sigillata Chalice with Molded Relief)