Lamp

Item

Title
Lamp
Inventory Number
A0215
From Date
1
To Date
100
Description
Lamp of “bird’s head” class w opposing goose-like heads separated by two grooves on base of broad spathate nozzle. Convex-sided reservoir on low offset base, shallowly convex & defined by incised line at edge & marked w incised T R. Flat discus w broad rim sloping to reservoir edge which decorated w line of small open V’s between raised borders Broad segmented vertical loop handle rising above reservoir rim. Coated all over w paint mottled red & brown.
State of Preservation
Paint considerably worn, especially on edges of handle & base.
Height
4.8 cm
Base Diameter
4.0 cm
Length
12.72 cm
Color
Clay body 7.5YR 8/4 (pine); paint 5YR 5/4 (reddish brown) mottled to 5YR 7/6 (reddish yellow).
Type
lamp
Material
fired clay

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