Oil lamp

Creator

Unknown

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Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

3rd-4th centuries CE

Abstract

Lamp is decorated with a band of ridges radiating away from the fill hole. A bearded face embellishes the upper surface of the nozzle. Base is a central dot surrounded by three graduated rings. The knife-trimmed handle rises in a semicircular shape from the body of the lamp and opposite the nozzle. Dark residue at the nozzle indicates use.

Keywords

Ceramic Oil Lamp

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of an ancient, terracotta oil lamp with a long, wide nozzle and a small handle sticking upward from its far end. Engraved, decorative lining surrounds the large, central opening of the lamp and a person's head decorates the spout. The 3D model can be freely moved, rotated, and zoomed in and out to allow the viewer to inspect the object from multiple angles. A small, still image of the object is also included, with the object against a white background and a measurement scale in centimeters below it.

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Material

Clay

Box

10

Dimensions

4.1 x 9.4 x 5.7 cm.

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Oil lamps

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00135

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Oil lamp" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 135.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/135

Notes

Color: Light orange. View description: Overhead view. Condition: Good. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi.

Equipment

AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G, Canon EOS 5DS

Capture Technique

Digital Photogrammetry, Agisoft Photoscan Professional 1.4.4

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)