Lamp of Strenae Class

Item

Title
Lamp of Strenae Class
Inventory Number
A0223
From Date
1
To Date
200
Description
Convex-sided reservoir rising to sharp edge w broad convex rim in which small annular depressions on either side of nozzle; large shallowly concave discus w off center fill hole decorated w winged Victory in ?chiton & himation which twisted around r arm, holding shield in outstretched r hand & ?staff in crook of bent l arm, faint articulation of drapery folds & wing feathers, clearer articulation of hair. Vertical loop handle w ridged surface & short rounded nozzle. Base surface very shallowly convex w across center line short incised lines. Coated all over w reddish-orange slip.
State of Preservation
Paint badly worn; some chipping on handle top & chip out of fill hole; hole in Victory’s neck.
Height
4.94 cm
Base Diameter
5.63 cm
Length
13.03 cm
Color
Clay body 5YR 6/4 (light reddish brown); slip 2.5YR 4/8 (red).
Type
lamp
Material
fired clay

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