Oil lamp

Oil lamp

Unknown

Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

12-13th centuries CE

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

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of an ancient, round, ceramic oil lamp with a curved, circular handle and a wide central opening. The spout opening is much smaller by comparison, and the spouted part of the lamp is almost flush with the body, with only a small portion visibly sticking out. 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

Dimensions

8.0 x 4.2 cm

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Oil lamps

Format

Digital 3D model

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.

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)

Oil lamp

Share

 
COinS
 

Rights Statement

No Known Copyright