Oil lamp

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

The body of the lamp is shaped like a lentil, with a slight point in front of the nozzle and a circular handle that rises from the opposite side. The handle attaches to the ridge that forms a collar above the fill hole. The handle was attached after the body was thrown. There is no surface decoration. The base is a shallow platform that extends below the body of the lamp, having been carved out of the vessel. Black discoloration on the nozzle indicates that this lamp was used. The nozzle and the handle are not aligned.

Keywords

Ceramic Oil Lamp

Time Period

12-13th centuries CE

Material

Clay

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

8.0 x 4.2 cm

Media Type

Oil lamps

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Identifier

R30-00047

Notes

citation/reference: Colt Archaeological Institute, Excavations at Nessana. Condition: Very good. Small chip out of the collar behind the nozzle. Color: Tan with beige residue. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Oil lamp" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 48.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/48

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)