Lamp

Item

Title

Lamp

Inventory Number

A0255

From Date

1

To Date

100

Description

Convex-sided reservoir on ring base carinated just below sharp articulation w large, shallowly concave discus which ringed w 2 raised bands within which 6 palm branches, alternating broad & slender, radiate from fill hole, w small annular depressions between every pair. Broad spathate nozzle w three of same rings at base; lugs shaped like cat ears w depression in “ears” & “forehead” on either side of reservoir; broad tri-partite vertical loop handle from shoulder to rim. On flat surface within ring base 5 annular depressions in Greek cross formation. Coated all over w red glaze, except for small section of surface within handle. Some darkening on end of nozzle & top of handle.

State of Preservation

Ca 1/2 discus & one tip of nozzle restored in plaster, now pink, chipped on lugs and ring base & sporadically on surface.

Height

7.0 cm

Rim Diameter

9.6 cm

Base Diameter

5.35 cm

Handle Width

1.85 cm

Width

11.44 cm

Color

Clay body 10YR 8/4 (very pale brown); slip 10R 5/8 (red).

Type

Material