Catalog Number | CAS 0068-0002 | |
Category | Lamps; Pottery | |
Object Name | Lamp | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southwest Asia | |
Country | Lebanon | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | City: Beirut | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 200 CE | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Mold-pressed oil lamp with round, squat fuel reservoir with concave, closed top decorated with indeterminate design in low relief; 2 elongated wick spouts large wick holes at their ends extend out from front side of reservoir; Knob-like tab and perforated loop handle below it extend out from side of reservoir, opposite wick spouts; Exterior surface of lamp is slipped brick orange. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.1, Width = 8.8, Length = 16.9 |