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[Agora Publication] Greek Lamps and Their Survivals

Howland, R. H ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The author has used the trustworthy chronological data supplied by the scientific excavation of “closed deposits” at the Athenian Agora to build a continuous series of lamp types from the 7th century B.C ... 1958

[Agora Object] L 4058: Lamp Fragment with Relief Decoration

Upper part only; rising vertical band-handle broken off. In relief, on upper wall, large egg and tongue band; flat sunken rim. On upper face of nozzle, a head in relief, wearing a (mural?) crown. Red glaze ... 21 May 1940

[Agora Object] L 4096: Lamp

Vertical strap handle and chips missing. Low base; concave rim; no lugs. Upper body and sides of nozzle moulded with egg and dart in relief. Black to red glaze, much peeled. Pinkish-buff clay. Type ca ... 25 May 1946

[Agora Object] L 4503: Lamp Fragment with Molded Decoration

The front part of the upper body preserved, with the start of the nozzle. Mold made; concave top; on the upper body and side of the nozzle, maeander in relief. Traces of black glaze. Gray clay. Type XII ... 6-13 August 1947

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[Agora Deposit] C 19:3: Bronze Casting Pit in House H, Room 13

Located in House H, Room 13 on the lower northwest slope of the Areopagus ... Late 2nd c. B.C.