Oil lamp

Creator

Unknown

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Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

6th-7th centuries CE

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

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of a small, ancient ceramic object with a rounded shape and a central hole. Its surface has some lines and other textured elements. 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

5.2 x 9.4 x 7.6 cm

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Oil lamps

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00050

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Oil lamp" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 51.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/51

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.

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)