Lamp

Item

Title
Lamp
Inventory Number
A0252
From Date
200
To Date
250
Description
Low, sharply carinated reservoir on flat base defined by incised line; within which across center impressed CIV(LIUS) PHIL(IPPUS); horizontally pierced vertical loop handle from shoulder to base w two incised lines on top surface spreading to plain, concave discus which defined by low raised border; small air hole behind short round nozzle. On shoulder stylized vine in relief w volute device on base of nozzle. Coated w red paint. Some darkening of nozzle.
State of Preservation
Large fragment of nozzle reattached; considerable wear & chipping with elongated hole through shoulder. Paint mostly worn off.
Height
4.15 cm
Rim Diameter
8.95 cm
Base Diameter
5.35 cm
Length
12.2 cm
Color
Clay body 7.5YR 8/4 (pink); paint 10R 5/8 (red).
Type
lamp
Material
fired clay

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