Corinth Object: L 1837
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   L 1837
Title:   ROMAN LAMP BRONEER TYPE XXVII
Category Code:   L
Object Number:   1837
Description:   Lamp with flat bottom offset by groove D00.033, deep flaring body with slight convex curve, broad flat rim, deep concave disk surrounded by flat raised ring; no air hole. U-shaped nozzle surrounded by panel raised above rim. Vertical pierced lug handle with 2 grooves down back to mid point, then 1 groove. Small bubbles from plaster mould.
Decoration:   Rim: plastic grape vine with carefully incised leaves and clusters of grapes. disk: rays.
Writing:   inscribed. Inscribed on bottom in Greek: CEKOUND/OU
Material:   Fine buff clay, hard-fired.
Munsell Color:   Yellower than 7.5YR 6.5/5
Condition:   Complete profile. Two joining frgts., complete except for 1/10 body, two small breaks in rim, ca. 1/4 disk incl. center with fill hole. No burning on nozzle.
Manufacture:   MM
Dimensions Actual:   H00.032 (rim) H00.051 (max) L00.106 D00.083
Period:   3rd c. A.C.
Chronology:   First half 3rd c. A.C.
Area:   North of Peribolos of Apollo Baths of Eurykles
Context:   NB103 P152
Provenance:   Corinth
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: North of Peribolos of Apollo Baths of Eurykles
Images (4)
Basket: NB103 P152