Oil lamp
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Abstract
Lamp is decorated with raised tracings of leaves, grapes, flowers and birds. Base is a ridge in a teardrop shape, which replicates the shape of the perimeter of the lamp itself. Handle rises from the back of the lamp in a C-shape, curving toward the fill hole. A trough defined by the rim of the fill hole and a ridge drains to the nozzle.
Keywords
Ceramic Oil Lamp
Time Period
8th century CE
Material
Clay
Language
English
Type
InteractiveResource
Dimensions
4.9 x 9.5 x 7.0
Media Type
oil lamps
Format
Digital 3D model
Discovery Location
Eastern Mediterranean region
Holding Location
University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)
Physical Collection
Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities
Physical Collection ID
R30
Identifier
R30-00134
Notes
citation/reference: Yizhar Hirschfeld, The Roman Baths at Hammat Gader, 1997; Colt Archaeological Institute, Excavations at Nessana, 1962. Color: Brown. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi.
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Oil lamp" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 134.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/134
Equipment
Nikon D3400, AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G
Capture Technique
Digital Photogrammetry, Agisoft Photoscan Professional 1.4.4
Affiliation
University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)