Oil lamp

Oil lamp

Unknown

Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

5th century CE

Abstract

Molded lamp has a handle rising from the back of the body at a 75 degree angle. The nozzle extends to the side opposite the handle. The handle is 3 cm. wide and 1.5 cm. deep, decorated on the inside face with a cross. The fill hole and nozzle are outlined by a ridge. A zigzag pattern surrounds the fill hole; a row of dots surrounds the fill hole below the ridge. The base was formed by trimming the body away to create a ridge. The lamp bears traces of a red wash which is largely worn off.

Keywords

Ceramic Oil Lamp

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of a clay oil lamp with decorative engravings around its top and handle. There are two openings in the object, one larger and in the center and the other small and at the tip of a spout-like protrusion at the lamp's far end. Viewed from above, the lamp's shape is reminiscent of an avocado half. 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

8

Dimensions

9.3 x 5.5 x 5.4 cm.

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Oil lamps

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00045

Notes

citation/reference: Yizhar Hirschfeld, The Roman baths of Hammat Gader: Final report. Color: Light orange with red wash. View description: Top view. Condition: Excellent.

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)

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