Lamp

Item

Title
Lamp
Inventory Number
A0218
From Date
1
To Date
100
Description
Handleless low, convex-sided reservoir rising to sharply articulated edge of discus which has broad convex rim around concave discus which defined by narrow raised rim; outer rim of discus decorated with on opposite sides single relief ?bowknot w pendant triangle & double volutes at either side of base of nozzle. Base flat with shallow central depression and raised band at edge; short rounded nozzle. Coated all over in brownish paint.
State of Preservation
Paint worn & cracked; reddish incrustation on base.
Height
2.1 cm
Base Diameter
4.1 cm
Length
8.58 cm
Color
Clay body 10YR 8/2 (white); paint ca 7.5YR 4/2 (dark brown).
Type
lamp
Material
fired clay

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