Medium: Clay
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:30 B.C.E.–395 C.E.
Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 5 7/16 in. (6.4 x 11.7 x 13.8 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 37.1564E
Catalogue Description: Reddish-brown pottery lamp. The body is roughly circular in form. From it springs-diagonally upwards and outwards-a triangular projection the upper surface of which is decorated with plant forms in relief. Projecting outwards from the rest of the circular body are seven small spouts with curved ends. In the center of the upper surface of the body is a circular depression. Within this depression, and executed in relief, is a robed figure, which appears to be seated upon a throne, crowned with a circular object which may be a solar disk. Two small circular air holes flank this figure. Encircling this central motif is what, on the basis of a hatched pattern, may be a representation of a serpent. On the bottom a "ring" base is executed in very low relief. Within that "ring" are several lines (intentional?). Condition: Spouts and much of upper surface blackened. Three spouts partially missing. Small hole in handle. Numerous scratches.