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[Agora Publication] Lamps of the Roman Period: First to Seventh Century after Christ

Perlzweig, J ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Nearly 3,000 specimens of lamps of “Roman” character are catalogued in this volume that covers the period from the 1st century B.C. to the 8th century A.D. The lamps are not easy to classify because the ... 1961

[Agora Object] L 548: Lamp

On rim, herringbone pattern. Small, plain discus, concave, with central filling hole; two large circles at base of handle, balanced by two more on either side of air hole at back of nozzle. Handle solid, ... 22 April 1932

[Agora Object] L 560: Lamp

Handle broken away. On rim, wavy lines. Small, plain discus, almond-shaped, with raised ring round central filling hole. Chipped. On bottom, double almond-shaped groove, enclosing large palm branch. Pinkish ... 25 April 1932

[Agora Object] L 561: Lamp

On rim, herringbone. On discus, seated lion, facing right. Slightly restored with plaster. Handle solid, small; double grooved above, single below. On bottom, double almond-shaped groove, with three circles ... 25 April 1932

[Agora Object] L 562: Lamp Fragment

Bottom of lamp preserved. On bottom, double circular groove, inclosing signature "KPA". Unglazed. Pinkish-buff clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Disturbed level. Leica ... 25 April 1932

[Agora Object] L 563: Lamp Fragment

Fragment from back part. On rim, herringbone (?); small bit preserved. Handle solid; double grooved above and below. On bottom, circular groove, enclosing signature, upper part only preserved: "EY". Type ... 25 April 1932

[Agora Object] L 565: Lamp

Nozzle broken away. Rim, sloping downwards from edge of discus; tongue pattern. On discus, rosette round central filling hole. Handle small, solid, double grooved. Nozzle, does not interrupt rim pattern ... 27 April 1932

[Agora Object] L 568: Lamp Fragment

Fragment from top of multiple lamp with central handle. Rim, carelessly decorated with impressed circles. Discus plain, surrounded by a raised ring; single grooved, pierced handle in center; oil holes ... 28 April 1932