Corinth Object: L 1998 4
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   L 1998 4
Title:   BRONEER TYPE XXVII LAMP WITH SIGNATURE
Category Code:   L
Year:   1998
Object Number:   4
Description:   Type XXVII lamp with slightly concave bottom, offset by groove, deep flaring body. Solid vertical lug handle with 2 grooves down back. From same drain came 2 more frgts. Type XXVII rims with panel, stamped ovules (Thrown), 1 with plain disk.
Writing:   inscribed. Inscribed on bottom, in Greek: OKTABIO/U
Material:   Fine buff clay with rare white inclusions (some popped), voids, sparkling inclusions.
Munsell Color:   Yellower than 7.5YR 6.5/4
Condition:   Fragment. Single frgt., complete bottom, 1/4 body and base of nozzle, no rim; lower half of handle.Signature complete.
Manufacture:   MM
Dimensions Actual:   D00.033 (bottom)
Dimensions Preserved:   H00.031 L00.092
Period:   Middle Roman (2/2 2nd c-4th c AD)
Chronology:   Late 2nd-3rd c. A.C.
Area:   North Market
Context:   North Market, From easternmost shop, south side, in drain leadin
Provenance:   Corinth
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: North Market
Image: bw 1999 019 17
Basket: North Market, From easternmost shop, south side, in drain leadin