Fayoum; Lamps; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Pinkish clay shading to cream from uneven firing, unglazed. Rounded end of nozzle chipped, flanked by single shoulder volutes which encroach slightly on rim. Narrow sloping rim separated from discus by deep groove. In center of discus is conventionalized eagle in relief holding some object in his talons (thunderbolt?). Small air-hole at base of nozzle in head of eagle. No handle. Base ring. Stamp in letters very slightly raised, VKIOI

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Fayoum; Lamps; Egypt

Language:

UND

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URL:

http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-KELSEY-X-0000.00.4990%5D0000_00_4990P01.TIF