Oil Lamp

1912.01.0053

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Oil Lamp (1912.01.0053)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Furnishings : Lighting Equipment : Lighting Devices
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, North : Egypt : Nile Delta : Beheira Governorate : Kom Gi'eif ; Naukratis
Period	Late Roman
Date	30 BCE– 641 CE
Culture	Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	8.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	6.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	2.7 cm
Weight	70 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes	Firing, Cast--Press-Mold

Research Remarks

Description	Under Review
Published Description	N/A
Bibliography	Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon. James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982. PETRIE, W. M. F., Naukratis. Part I., 1884-5. Third Memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund, London, 1886. GARDNER, E. A., Naukratis, Part II. Sixth Memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund, London, 1888. Naukratis: Greeks in Egypt, The British Museum (online catalogue)

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction	No

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