
Title
Oil lamp
Files
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
Time Period
3rd-4th centuries CE
Material
Clay
Language
English
Type
InteractiveResource
Dimensions
4.1 x 9.4 x 5.7 cm.
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
Box Number
10
Physical Collection ID
R30
Identifier
R30-00135
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.
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Oil lamp" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 135.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/135
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)
