Oil lamp
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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
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.
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)