Early Ptolemaic oil lamp - ROM2018_16917_155

ROM2018_16917_155

Early Ptolemaic oil lamp

Medium:Mould-made earthenware, slip-painted
Geography: Made in Alexandria, Egypt; Found in al-Fayyūm, Egypt
Date: c. 250-200 BC
Period: Hellenistic period
Dimensions:
3.4 x 9.05 x 6.4 cm
Object number: 916.1.93
Credit Line: The Walter Massey Collection
On view
Gallery Location:Gallery of Greece
DescriptionThis lamp is made of Alexandrian ware (buff non-micaeous clay with some lime inclusions) and is coated in dull black slip on its upper portion. It has patterning in relief, including a flower on the base. 
Cataloguer: Dr. John W. Hayes (ROM Staff, 1968-1992)
Cataloguer: Dr. Kate Cooper (2012 to present)
Collection:
Greek WorldEgypt
Department: World Cultures: Greek and Roman
If you see an error or have additional information, please contact us by clicking here.