Agora Object: L 649
Inventory Number:   L 649
Section Number:   ΣΤ' 563
Title:   Lamp
ΤΙΤΛΟΣ:   Μελαμβαφής λύχνος με ανάγλυφο διάκοσμο 265 - 225 π.Χ.
Category:   Lamps
Description:   Mended from many fragments; the vertical band handle, and small pieces from the body, missing.
Small depressed top; double convex body, on the upper part of which is an egg and dart pattern in relief.
On the nozzle, next the edge of the top, a five petalled rosette. Tapering nozzle, rounded at end; pointed, pierced knob on left side of body.
Good metallic black glaze inside and out.
Type XVIII of Corinth collection, type 46B of Agora collection.
ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ:   Ελληνιστικός λύχνος τύπου XVIII. Αποτελείται από αρκετά συνενούμενα θραύσματα (265 - 225 π.Χ.).
Context:   Above late house floor.
Negatives:   Leica
PD Number:   PD 635-155
Dimensions:   H. 0.035; W. 0.073; L. 0.11
Material:   Ceramic
Date:   31 March 1932
Section:   ΣΤ'
Grid:   ΣΤ':45-46/ΚΔ
Period:   Hellenistic
References:   Publication Page: Agora 4, s. 232, p. 222