Oil lamp

Creator

Unknown

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Abstract

Teardrop-shaped lamp has a high conical handle rising from the upper surface of the lamp on the side opposite from the nozzle. The nozzle is formed at the point. The fill hole is surrounded by a double ridge that leads to the nozzle. The upper surface of the nozzle is broken away. Raised bars decorate the upper surface between the perimeter of the lamp and the outmost ridge around the fill hole. The design is sometimes referred to as bilanciolate. The base is an oval ridge. Black discoloration at the nozzle indicates use.

Keywords

Ceramic Oil Lamp

Time Period

6th-7th centuries CE

Material

Clay

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

5.2 x 9.4 x 7.6 cm

Media Type

Oil lamps

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00050

Notes

citation/reference: Yizhar Hirschfeld, Roman Baths of Hammat Gader, 1997; Colt Archaeological Institute, Excavations at Nessana, 1962. Color: Dull orange with tan residue. Condition: Good. The nozzle is chipped. 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. 51.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/51

Equipment

AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G, Canon EOS 5DS

Capture Technique

Digital Photogrammetry, Agisoft Photoscan Professional 1.4.4

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)