Lamp

Item

Title
Lamp
Inventory Number
A0222
From Date
1
To Date
100
Description
Convex-sided reservoir rising to sharp edge w broad convex rim around concave discus defined by 4 raised concentric rings & decorated w 5 relief palm branches radiating from fill hole; air hole at edge near nozzle. Vertical loop handle w ribbed surface, volute-shaped lugs on either side of reservoir, short rounded nozzle. Flat base with two encircling incisions; in center CLOLDIA . Coated all over in reddish-orange slip.
State of Preservation
Paint badly worn; grayish incrustation all over. Large chunk of surface off side of reservoir nr nozzle.
Height
5.53 cm
Base Diameter
6.23 cm
Length
14.05 cm
Color
Clay body 7.5YR 6/4 (light brown); slip 2.5YR 5/8 (red); incrustation ca 5YR 5/1 (gray).
Type
lamp
Material
fired clay

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