Lamp

Item

Title

Lamp

Inventory Number

A0279

From Date

301

To Date

400

Description

Slipper lamp w upturned solid rectangular lug handle, edges of which defined by relief band within which relief X below, relief ?rosette above. Carinated reservoir w flattened carination, large fill hole surrounded by two relief bands; on upper surface decoration of open V's pointing toward carination within and between which relief dots; relief Greek cross on nozzle. Ca flat base depressed within poorly articulated raised band; possible mark at edge of band two indistinct depressions. Top surface coated w red paint, some of which dripped to underside; blackened nozzle.

State of Preservation

Intact, though most of paint worn off; some incrustation on surface of handle.

Height

3.2 cm

Rim Diameter

3.0 cm

Base Diameter

2.6 cm

Length

9.18 cm

Color

Clay body 2.5YR 6/8 (light red); paint 7.5YR 4/8 (red).

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Material