Oil lamp
Alternative Title
Hanging oil lamp
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Abstract
Keyhole-shaped lamp is embellished on either side of the spout with scrolling that arches away to create a fleur-de-lis shape for the spout. Leaf-shaped handle supports one of the three hanging chains. The other two attach to the forward part of the lamp along the upper edges between the fill hole and the spout. The three chains meet above the fill hole; a single length of chain extends to hang the entire object. The chain is made of links in which two circles are turned at 90 degrees from each other. The base is formed by a circle of metal located under the well. The object is free-standing.
Keywords
Copper Lamp
Time Period
5th-6th Century CE
Material
Copper alloy
Language
English
Type
InteractiveResource
Dimensions
12.3 x 4.5 x 7.5 cm.
Media Type
Oil lamps
Format
Digital 3D model
Discovery Location
Eastern Mediterranean region
Physical Collection
Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities
Box Number
11
Identifier
R30-00041
Notes
citation/reference: Eric M. Meyers, et al., Ancient synagogue excavations at Khirbet Shema, Upper Galilee, Israel 1970-1972. Color: Green, light tan encrustation. View description: Side view. Condition: Good.
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Oil lamp" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 43.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/43
Equipment
AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G, Canon EOS 5DS
Capture Technique
Digital Photogrammetry, Artec Studio 12 Professional
Affiliation
University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)
Rights Statement
