Lamp

ProvenancePalestine

Date324-638

MediumCeramic (baked)

Dimensions5.6 x 9.9 x 7.3 cm, 80 g

PeriodByzantine

DescriptionRemains of brown slip. Round body with round nozzle set off by two incisions. On rim a rosette pattern formed from raised dots. These are separated by a curving line. Large round filling hole surrounded by thin raised ridge. High hand-formed strap handle which is rare. Base-ring is damaged.
Comparanda: Rosenthal and Sivan 1978:127 #525 Rare Forms.

DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE: Strap handle

Object number1881.12.42

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