Title

Oil lamp

Creator

Unknown

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)