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Accession_Number

78.12.19

Shape

Lamp

Shape_description

Shallow ovoid body, convex shoulder with a small depressed discus; three small holes in the discus. Nozzle is joined into the body shape and has a rounded tip with a medium oval wick hole. Small vertical handle opposite the nozzle. Base is unmarked but slightly concave.

Material

Terracotta

Fabric

Cypriote

Fabric_description

Pinkish orange clay with some white and black inclusions

Munsell_color

5YR 7/6

Decoration

Shoulder is decorated with a moulded pattern of a vine, on the discus is a standing figure orientated with head towards the nozzle, holding a hydra in right hand and to the left is an amphora. Above the figures head, on the decline of the discus is a pattern of rays. Pale yellow wash.

Inscriptions

Condition

Intact , hairline cracks on the surface of the shoulder, wash worn on the discus. Folds of clay still apparent from the joining of the upper and lower discus. Small amount of discolouration and blackening on the nozzle, probably due to use.

Technique/Style

Mouldmade

Provenance

Period

Roman

Date

4 c. AD or later

Dating_details

Artist

Attribution

Image

2005.01.0097.jpg	Over head view of a Cypriote lamp.
2005.01.0098.jpg	View of the base of a Cypriote lamp.
2005.01.0142.jpg	Oblique left-side view of a Cypriote lamp.
2005.01.0169.jpg	Left side view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.01.0053.jpg	Over head view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.01.0054.jpg	Right side view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.01.0055.jpg	Oblique right-side view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0041.jpg	H.: 2.4; H. incl. Handle: 3.2; L.: 7.9; D.: 5.7 Techn.: Mould made Class: Plain Per.: Roman 4th century AD or later Prov.: Unknown Comment: Vertical handle. Slightly concave base. Visible clay folds from the joining of the pieces. Vine...
2008.99.0042.jpg	Right side view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0043.jpg	Oblique right-side view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0692.jpg	Particular of the tondo of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0693.jpg	Over head view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0694.jpg	View of the base of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0695.jpg	Oblique left-side view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0696.jpg	Left side view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0697.jpg	Front view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0698.jpg	Right side view of a Cypriote lamp.
2008.99.0699.jpg	Back side view of a Cypriote lamp.