National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Lamp With Decorated Discus (lamp)
Period: Middle Roman - Late Roman
Material: Pottery
Site: Caesarea
Description: This example has round discus, two rings on base, small - slightly pointed nozzle. On shoulder "ovolo" pattern and dolphin. Within the discus there is another ring and a band of an "ovolo" pattern. It is an unusual decoration, resembling a phoenician, De Baal lamp.
Bibliography:
Sussman V. 2008. The oil lamps, in: J. Patrich. Archaeological excavations at Caesarea Maritima, Areas: CC, KK and NN. Final report. Vol. I: The objects. Jerusalem, 211-292, 270: 71.





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