Title

Oil lamp

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

Molded lamp has a tongue handle that rises at a 45 degree angle from the back of the lamp. The handle is 2.5 cm. wide and 1.6 cm. thick, decorated with five vertical inscribed lines on the inside face of the handle. There is no other surface decoration. A band runs along the outer edge of the handle and traces the perimeter of the lamp. A ridge defines the upper edge of the lamp, surrounding both the fill hole and the nozzle. The base is a circular ridge, heavily worn on this object. Black discoloration at the nozzle indicates use.

Keywords

Ceramic Oil Lamp

Time Period

7th-8th centuries CE

Material

Clay

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

10.9 x 6.3 x 4.7 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

Box Number

10

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00051

Notes

Color: Orange. View description: Overhead view. Condition: Good. 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. 52.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/52

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)