Oil lamp

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

Molded lamp has a circular body from which the nozzle extends on the side away from the handle. The high handle is a conical projection rising from the upper surface of the lamp at a right angle to the base. The upper surface is decorated with raised chevrons and circles. The bottom rests on a raised circle with a potter’s mark inside: M over Alpha? A piece of the fill hole rim and upper body toward the nozzle are broken away. The nozzle is blocked by debris. Discoloration on the nozzle indicates use.

Keywords

Ceramic Oil Lamp

Time Period

3rd-6th centuries CE

Material

Clay

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

4.9 x 9.6 x 7.1 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

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00048

Notes

citation/reference: Yizhar Hirschfeld, Ramat Hanadiv Excavations, 2000 : page 156, figure 47. Color: Tan with white residue. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi at the Center for Virtualization and Applied Spatial Technologies.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Oil lamp" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 49.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/49

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)