Karanis; Lamps; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Pale buff-pinkish terracotta, medium fine, with little mica. Unglazed. Long, deep, egg-shaped lamp with rounding sides. Wick hole in smaller end, band about hole, raised band sets it off from lamp. Short rays or raised ribs on rim. Two raised bands about fairly large oval discus. Knob handle with two wide grooves at back. Plain reverse with incised potter’s mark. Two piece mould.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Karanis; Lamps; Egypt

Language:

UND

Rights:

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URL:

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