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[Agora Publication] Lamps of the Roman Period: First to Seventh Century after Christ

Perlzweig, J ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Nearly 3,000 specimens of lamps of “Roman” character are catalogued in this volume that covers the period from the 1st century B.C. to the 8th century A.D. The lamps are not easy to classify because the ... 1961

[Agora Object] L 40: Lamp

Rim decorated with small raised dots. Double convex body with rounding profile and raised dots on lower half. Small discus, concave, surrounded by two raised lines; filling hole off center. Vertical handle, ... 16 June 1931

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[Agora Object] L 41: Lamp

Plain rim, panelled. On discus, female figure reclining on the back of an animal (Europa and the bull ?). Handle, pierced, double grooved. Nozzle straight sided, extending to the edge of the discus. On ... 16 June 1931

[Agora Object] L 42: Lamp

Rim decorated with small raised dots. Double convex body with rounding profile, covered with raised dots. Small concave discus surrounded by two raised lines; central filling hole. High vertical handle, ... 16 June 1931

[Agora Object] L 45: Lamp Fragment

Rim decorated with small raised dots. Double convex body with rounding profile; lower part covered with raised dots; right half missing. Small concave discus, surrounded by three raised lines; central ... 16 June 1931

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[Agora Object] L 84: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus. On discus, a figure of Eros, playing Pan's pipes. Unglazed. Pale red clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. 145 Leica, 95-14-30a ... 18 June 1931

[Agora Object] L 133: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus, with figure of Eros with right hand on hip. Unglazed. Pale red clay. Type XXVIII (?) of Corinth collection. 285 Leica ... 1 July 1931

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[Agora Object] L 175: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of back part. Discus broken. Plain rim, with herringbone panels and impressed circles. On discus, a head in profile to the right, is preserved; perhaps Men-Mithras; to the right, a filling hole ... 17 July 1931

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[Agora Object] L 176: Discus Fragment of Lamp

Fragment of discus. Plain rim, panelled with herringbone and impressed circles. On discus, figure of Eros advancing to the right but looking back at an object held in the right hand; in his left hand is ... 17 July 1931

[Agora Object] L 212: Lamp

Handle and nozzle broken. Rim sloping outward slightly, merging with slightly curving body, both body and rim covered with small dots, raised. Discus, small, concave, plain, surrounded by two ridges. Vertical ... 23 July 1931

[Agora Object] L 226: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of upper part of discus. On discus, figure of Eros, advancing to the right but looking back at an object held in the right hand, in his left hand is a lyre; a leaf-like object in the background ... 28 July 1931

[Agora Object] L 233: Lamp Fragment

Small fragment of discus. On discus, head of winged Eros, to right, blowing double pipes. Unglazed. Red clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Cf. Corinth IV, ii, no. 1128, pl. XXIX. 535 Leica ... 31 July 1931

[Agora Object] L 236: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus. Plain, rim, with herringbone panel. On discus, figure of winged Eros, advancing right, toward an altar with flames. Purplish-red glaze. Red clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection ... 1 August 1931

[Agora Object] L 239: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus. On discus, figure of winged Eros, head to left. Brownish-black glaze. Buff clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. 558 Leica ... 3 August 1931

[Agora Object] L 274: Lamp

Complete except for handle. Discus, plain, depressed, surrounded by two narrow raised bands. On throat double volutes. Vertical strap handle. Walls covered with raised dots. Covered with thin purple metallic ... 6 September 1931

[Agora Object] L 275: Lamp Fragment

Base and lower part of wall. Walls covered with raised band. Covered with thin purple metallic glaze. Coarse, red clay. Type XX of Corinth collection. Leica ... 3 July 1931

[Agora Object] L 285: Lamp Fragment

Handle and fragment of discus preserved. On rim, herringbone. On discus, Eros erect, facing left, playing Pan's pipes; drapery fluttering out behind, indistinct. Thin red glaze. Red clay. Type XXVIII ... 1931

[Agora Object] L 286: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus preserved. Rim, plain, two impressed circles remain. On discus, figure of Eros advancing right but looking back at some object in his right hand; in his left he holds a lyre. Thin red ... 17 July 1931

[Agora Object] L 287: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus preserved. On discus, figure of Eros advancing toward right but facing front. In his left hand he holds a lyre, in his right some object (broken away). Thin red glaze. Red clay. Type ... 28 July 1931

[Agora Object] L 328: Lamp

Handle and bottom broken away. Rim down sloping, merging with body which like the rim is covered with rows of small raised dots. Plain discus, concave, with three concentric ridges near outer edge. On ... 11 February 1932

[Agora Object] L 349: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus and rim. Plain rim, divided into panels by herringbone and two concentric stamped circles. Discus, set off from rim by two grooves; only the center and left side preserved, showing Eros ... 16 February 1932

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[Agora Object] L 360: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus. Left and lower edges broken away. On discus, head and shoulders of helmeted Athena, facing left. Hair rendered more summarily in ours. On rim, small fragment of herringbone (?) preserved ... 18 February 1932

[Agora Object] L 364: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus and rim. Right side of discus only preserved. Rim plain, panelled. On discus, centaur galloping right, holding in his arms an object, lyre (?). Unglazed. Pale pinkish-buff clay. Type ... 19 February 1932

[Agora Object] L 379: Lamp Fragment

Discus and rim fragment. On discus, gladiator striding right, trident fork-down in raised right hand; chlamys (?) over left forearm and some undetermined object over left hand. Perhaps some representation ... 20 February 1932

[Agora Object] L 389: Lamp

Nozzle and vertical band handle broken away. On rim, small raised globules. On body, globules as on rim covering surface except at top where join of upper and lower halves occurs. Discus, small, plain, ... 24 February 1932

[Agora Object] L 391: Lamp Fragment

Lower part of lamp preserved. Mended from several fragments. So much worn that globules and signature characteristic of type are hardly perceptible. Thin purplish-red wash. Pinkish-orange clay. Type XX ... 24 February 1932

[Agora Object] L 393: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of top part preserved. Handle broken away. On rim, small globules. Top small, concave. Nozzle plain, with two double volutes affording transition to rim. Handle, together with the right side of ... 27 February 1932

[Agora Object] L 456: Lamp Fragment

Fragment from discus and rim. Part of front and left side broken away. Small rim, with incised herringbone; set off from discus by two grooves. On discus, figure of Eros, advancing right, holding lyre ... 16 March 1932

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[Agora Object] L 518: Lamp with Relief Decoration

Large relief lamp: Heracles (?) with trident, sacrificing. Mended from several pieces. A small piece of the top of nozzle missing. Panelled rim, bordered by plain narrow bands; within, small running spiral ... 11 April 1932

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[Agora Object] L 519: Lamp with Relief Decoration

Large relief lamp: Leda and the swan. A little more than a quarter of the circumference of the rim preserved. Discus broken at upper left and lower right part. Most of the body and bottom of the lamp is ... 11 April 1932

[Agora Object] L 523: Lamp

Nozzle and vertical band handle broken away. On rim, small globules. Small discus, concave, with central filling hole. On bottom, circular ridge, enclosing the letter "A". Thin red wash. Light red clay ... 14 April 1932

[Agora Object] L 597: Lamp

Vertical handle broken away. Rim and body covered with small globules. Plain discus, concave, with ridges round outer edge. On nozzle, degenerate volutes affording transition to rim. Handle together with ... 5 May 1932

[Agora Object] L 598: Lamp

Rim and body covered with small globules. Plain discus, concave, with ridges round outer edge. On nozzle, degenerate volutes affording transition to rim. High vertical handle, grooved. On bottom, narrow ... 5 May 1932

[Agora Object] L 645: Lamp

Body of lamp mended from several fragments. Top and handle missing. Handle was vertical strap. Raised dots on body. On reverse "A". Type XX of Corinth collection. Well. Leica, 7-42 ... 10 June 1932

[Agora Object] L 647: Lamp

Complete save for handle. The globules on the body are set in vertical rows. Raised "A" with broken bar on bottom. Purplish-red wash, much blackened round nozzle. Type XX of Corinth collection. Well ... 11 June 1932

[Agora Object] L 651: Lamp Fragment

All the upper part, save a bit at back, the handle missing. Mended. Globules on both upper and lower parts; those on the lower part in vertical lines alternating a close and a wider spacing; those on the ... 1932

[Agora Object] L 654: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus. Middle part of discus, showing, in high relief, Eros walking right, his chlamys flying out behind. Left foot, head, shoulders, and arms of figure missing. Unglazed. Purplish-red clay, ... 1932

[Agora Object] L 716: Lamp

Handle broken off, otherwise complete and typical, with a large "A" in relief on the reverse. Purplish wash. Pinkish-buff clay. Type XX of Corinth collection. In mixed classical fill. Leica ... 10 March 1933

[Agora Object] L 769: Lamp Fragment

The right side of the discus and nozzle, with a bit of the rim and wall preserved. On rim, a narrow debased herringbone pattern ornamented with small raised dots. On discus, Eros facing left, blowing a ... 17 March 1933

[Agora Object] L 838: Lamp Fragment

Small fragment of discus. Eros playing flutes; head, shoulder and right arm of Eros, facing right, preserved, with part of his double flutes. Two deep grooves around the discus. Pale yellow-buff slip ... 31 March 1933

[Agora Object] L 942: Lamp Fragment

The discus and about half of the rim are preserved. Plain rim, divided in to four sections by wedge-shaped panels. On the discus, the head of Athena, helmeted, to left, with a stray lock of hair on her ... 9 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 952: Lamp Fragment

Top part of lamp. Plain panelled rim. On discus, Eros, to the left, riding a dolphin, his right hand raised and holding a curved object. Handle semi-pierced, triple grooved. Purplish-brown glaze wash ... 12 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 953: Lamp Fragment

The bottom and part of the sides are preserved. The sides were convex and covered with relief dots; on the under side of the low ring base, within a grooved circle: "A". Red slip over part of the interior, ... 8 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 971: Lamp Fragment

The discus and much of the rim have been preserved. On rim, four panels, each containing two double spirals. On discus, edged by two grooves, the head of a young man with masses of hair, to left. He is ... 16 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 976: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus. Plain rim, with two grooves setting off the discus. On discus, the head and shoulders of Eros, with outspread wings, looking back over his right shoulder. Solid handle, triple grooved ... 17 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 1001: Discus Fragment of Lamp

About half of the discus preserved, and part of the rim, plain, with herringbone panels. Eros, with outspread wings, proceeds right, but looks back over his shoulder. Filling hole beneath his left wing ... 20 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 1002: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus, rim and handle. Plain rim; handle solid, with three grooves. Most of the figure of Eros is preserved, lacking the lower part of the legs and the tips of the wings outspread. He faces ... 20 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 1017: Lamp Fragment

More than half the top preserved, mended from two pieces; the tip of the nozzle broken off, and the handle. Plain rim, with two grooves setting off the discus. Eros, with outspread wings, moves right toward ... 22 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 1019: Discus Fragment of Lamp

A bit of the rim remains, with raised spirals, and two ridges setting off the discus. The head, broken at the neck, faces left. Head of Men-Mithras (?). Red clay and wash. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection ... 22 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 1020: Lamp Fragment

About half the discus remains, with part of the rim; the handle broken off at the point of attachment. On the rim, large raised dots; two grooves round the discus. On it, a nude male figure moving, holding ... 22 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 1046: Discus Fragment of Lamp

A large head to the left, wearing a draped headdress with a knob in front. Mithras (?). Red clay, burnt gray. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Cf. Corinth IV, ii, no. 1185. North area, red earth ... 17 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 1050: Base Fragment of Lamp

Most of the bottom and a fragment of the side are preserved. The side is decorated with a series of raised dots. The "A" on the bottom is raised as well. Thin brown slip. Reddish clay. Type XX of Corinth ... 30 May 1933

[Agora Object] L 1070: Lamp

Mended from four pieces; the nozzle, two pieces from the top, and the lower part of the lamp in front missing. Panelled rim, with a double row of raised dots; on the discus, Athena, facing left, wearing ... 1 June 1933

[Agora Object] L 1143: Lamp Fragment

Most of the discus and the forepart of sides, rim, and bottom preserved. On the panelled rim, a spiral pattern; on the sunken discus, the head of Mithras left. Red slip; crude incisions. Buff clay. Type ... 28 June 1933

[Agora Object] L 1175: Lamp Fragment

The right side of the top preserved, with the start of the handle, triple grooved. Rim plain, with herringbone panel. On the discus, a figure riding a dolphin and brandishing a cutved object over his head ... 15 June 1933

[Agora Object] L 1221: Base Fragment of Lamp

Part of the side wall, with the ususal globules, and of the base, with the letter "A" in relief, preserved. Type XX of Corinth collection. Below strosis in mixed deposit: Greek and Roman. Leica ... 19 April 1933

[Agora Object] L 1230: Lamp

Nozzle and handle missing. On the rim, a pattern of spirals separated by pannels; on the discus, bust of Mithras, left. Purplish matte glaze. Red clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Burnt layer west ... 7 June 1933

[Agora Object] L 1231: Lamp Fragment

Part of the front and of one side preserved; the handle does not join, is triply grooved and pierced. Fragmentary. Panelled herringbone rim; on the discus, bust of helmeted Athena, left, only the lower ... 6 July 1933

[Agora Object] L 1232: Lamp

All the body missing. On the rim, panels and spirals; on the discus, bust of Mithras, left. The handle grooved and pierced. Unglazed. Pinkish-brown clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Modern fill ... 1933

[Agora Object] L 1321: Lamp Fragment

Herringbone on rim; on the discus, the head of Athena, left. Light red clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Disturbed. Leica ... 6 March 1934

[Agora Object] L 1325: Lamp Fragment

A discus of early type, with spirals on the rim, a semi-pierced handle, and Poseidon, standing right, holding a trident in his right hand and a dolphin in his left, and wearing a hanging himation. Unglazed ... 10 March 1934

[Agora Object] L 1338: Lamp Fragment

Part of the discus preserved, broken below and to the right, and part of the plain rim. On the discus, Eros walking right, looking left, playing the syrinx; drapery behind him. Part of a filling hole under ... 15 March 1934

[Agora Object] L 1345: Lamp Fragment

The back part of the top preserved. On the rim, raised dots; on the discus the helmetted head of Athena, left. The handle grooved and pierced. Unglazed. Pale buff clay. Type XXVII of Corinth collection ... 15 March 1934

[Agora Object] L 1411: Lamp

Mended from two pieces; part of the left side missing. On the discus, Eros, moving right, looking back. The rim plain, panelled, with grooves around the inner edge. The handle semi-pierced; three grooves ... 30 March 1934

[Agora Object] L 1455: Lamp

Complete except for nozzle. Spirals on panelled rim. On the discus, bust of Mithras, left. The handle solid grooved. On the bottom, circular groove, with a leaf. Thin red wash. Red clay. Type XXVIII ... 17 April 1934

[Agora Object] L 1464: Lamp Fragment

Part of the base, and of the side wall preserved. Raised dots on the wall; on the base part of an "A" in relief. Purple wash. Brownish clay. Type XX of Corinth collection. Late Roman context. Leica ... 17 April 1934

[Agora Object] L 1476: Lamp Fragment

Complete circle of bottom preserved, within which a raised letter A. Part of the sides preserved, with the typical raised dots. Type XX of Corinth collection. Cf. Corinth IV, ii, nos. 372-382, pp. 70-73, ... Ca. 50-200 A.D.

[Agora Object] L 1486: Lamp Fragment

The lower part of the nozzle, part of the body and part of the bottom remain. Around the base of the nozzle, a raised line; on the body, dots in relief; within the shallow base ring, part of the siganture: ... 25 April 1934

[Agora Object] L 1491: Lamp

Handle and nozzle missing. On rim and body the usual raised dots; on the base, the letter "A". Red glaze, fired black in spots. Pink clay. Type XX of Corinth collection. On strosis. Εarly Roman context ... 24 April 1934

[Agora Object] L 1492: Lamp Fragment

A piece from the top, with part of the herringbone rim, and the triple grooved handle. On the discus, a human figure struggling with a lion; Herakles (?). Unglazed. Brownish clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth ... 19 April 1934

[Agora Object] L 1500: Lamp

Mended from six pieces; chips missing. Raised spirals on panelled rim; on the discus, head of Mithras, left. The handle semi-pierced, grooved. On the bottom, within a single groove, the signature A. ... 325-350 A.D.

[Agora Object] L 1516: Base of Lamp: Inscribed

Fragment preserving a trace of the side walls, decorated with the usual globules. Thick dull red wash. Pinkish-buff clay. Type XX of Corinth collection. Leica ... 5 May 1934

[Agora Object] L 1526: Lamp

Handle and end of nozzle missing. Ring foot. Deep round body. Concave discus. Vertical strap handle. Typical raised dots on the body. On the bottom in relief, the signature "A". Pink clay; red glaze. ... 2nd. century A.D.

[Agora Object] L 1543: Lamp

Plain panelled handle; on the discus the figure of Eros, playing Pan's pipes. Solid grooved handle; the top broken off. On the bottom a neat palm branch, within two incised circles. Unglazed. Pinkish-buff ... 9 May 1934

[Agora Object] L 1547: Lamp Fragment

Fragment from bottom; a piece of the side preserved, with the typical raised dots. On the bottom, part of the "A". Purplish wash. Type XX of Corinth collection. Leica ... 10 May 1934

[Agora Object] L 1552: Lamp Fragment

Fragment from bottom of lamp; a piece of the side preserved, with the typical raised dots. On the bottom, part of the "A". The top preserved. Purplish wash. Type XX of Corinth collection. Leica ... 10 May 1934

[Agora Object] L 1625: Lamp

The handle and end of the nozzle missing; otherwise complete. On the bottom the typical "alpha". Type XX of Corinth collection. Mixed fill, N.E. corner, 637/1. Leica ... 9 February 1935

[Agora Object] L 1629: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus only preserved. A turbanned head left. At edge behind, trace of the filling hole. Thin purple glaze. Hard pinkish clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Soft brown fill between apses, ... 6 February 1935

[Agora Object] L 1630: Lamp Fragment

Part of discus and grooves about it only preserved. The upper part of a nude standing male figure, facing front, with bearded head turned to his left. Both arms extended. On the left arm, cloak. The left ... 6 February 1935

[Agora Object] L 1634: Discus of Lamp

Two joining fragments preserve most of the discus. Eros advances right toward an altar but looks behind him. He carries some trailing object in his right hand, and over his left shoulder he carries a heavy ... 9 February 1935

[Agora Object] L 1641: Lamp Fragment: Maker's Mark

From lower side wall of a lamp. It has low ring foot and raised dots on body. On bottom, part of the typical letter "A". Moulded. Red clay, traces of red wash. Type XX of Corinth collection. Cf. Corinth ... Ca. 50-200 A.D.

[Agora Object] L 1643: Lamp

Handle missing, otherwise complete. Stamp on bottom: "A". Dull purplish wash. Type XX of Corinth collection. Above sea level. Leica ... 11 February 1935

[Agora Object] L 1646: Lamp

Handle and end of nozzle are missing. Stamp on bottom: "A". Orange-red wash. Type XX of Corinth collection. Mixed fill. Leica ... 14 February 1935

[Agora Object] L 1651: Lamp Fragment

Part of discus only preserved. Eros, wings outspread, left wing missing, advances right and looks back as he plays the pipes. Unglazed. Pinkish clay, micaceous. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Late ... 15 February 1935

[Agora Object] L 1661: Lamp Fragment

A fragment of the discus and rim. In relief on discus, naked boy (Eros ?) riding left on dolphin. Micaceous buff clay, unglazed. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Cf. Corinth IV, ii, pp. 102-114, nos ... 350-400 A.D.

[Agora Object] L 1668: Lamp

Complete except for handle. On bottom: "A". Brownish-purple glaze. Type XX of Corinth collection. Leica ... 25 February 1935

[Agora Object] L 1685: Lamp

Handle broken away; otherwise intact. Only faint trace of the "A" on the reverse. Type XX of Corinth collection. Late Roman fill. Leica ... 15 March 1935

[Agora Object] L 1701: Lamp Fragment

Handle and part of disk preserved. Relief on disk of Eros, blowing his pipes (head and shoulders only preserved). Rim grooved; impressed circle next handle. Handle grooved, pierced. Unglazed. Micaceous ... 23 March 1935

[Agora Object] L 1708: Lamp

Part of right side including end of nozzle missing. On the base only part of "A" preserved. Thin purplish-brown glaze. Brown clay. Type XX of Corinth collection. Leica ... 28 March 1935

[Agora Object] L 1714: Lamp: Maker's Mark

The handle, which was of the vertical strap variety, missing. Plain concave discus. Body covered with raised nodules. Volutes at base of nozzle. On bottom the letter "A". Red glaze on bottom. Type XX ... Ca. 50-200 A.D.

[Agora Object] L 1719: Lamp

Nozzle broken, otherwise complete. On discus, relief of a boy, Eros, riding a dolphin. Handle double grooved, semi-pierced; small leaf pattern on either side of base. Panelled rim; conventional pattern ... 4 April 1935

[Agora Object] L 1729: Lamp

Rim, disk and handle preserved and part of nozzle. Part of bottom below nozzle preserved with part of the typical "A" in relief. Thin black wash. Gray-buff clay. Type XX of Corinth collection. Leica PD ... 10 April 1935

[Agora Object] L 1733: Lamp Fragment

On rim, dots and herringbone panels. On discus, helmeted head of Athena in profile to left preserved. Unglazed. Red to buff clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Leica ... 12 April 1935

[Agora Object] L 1759: Discus Fragment of Lamp

Fragment of discus; Eros, right, looks left; plays on Pan's pipes. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Leica ... 22 April 1935

[Agora Object] L 1772: Lamp

High vertical handle, with a single groove and a large opening. Plain rim save for a knob on each side, towards the front. Plain disc. A long nozzle with a groove down it. Base marked by a very low ring; ... 10 May 1935

[Agora Object] L 1797: Lamp Fragment

Piece of base, nozzle and side. Raised dots on the side; on the bottom, within a raised ring part of the typical "A". Red to black glaze. Red clay. Type XX of Corinth collection. Under brown earth; destruction ... 16 May 1935

[Agora Object] L 1838: Lamp Fragment

Handle, part of disk and rim preserved. In relief on disc, bearded male head, wearing crested helmet, facing, turned slightly to right. Pierced, triple grooved handle. Panelled rim, ormamented with groups ... 24 May 1935

[Agora Object] L 1871: Lamp Fragment

Only a fragment from bottom preserved. Thin brown glaze. Type XX of Corinth collection. Cf. Corinth IV, ii, pp. 70-73, nos. 372-382, pl. VII. Bouleuterion Plateia, layer II. 1831 Leica ... Ca. 50-200 A.D.

[Agora Object] L 1872: Lamp Fragment

Only a fragment from base preserved. No trace of glaze. Type XX of Corinth collection. Bouleuterion Plateia, layer II. 1831 Leica ... Ca. 50-200 A.D.

[Agora Object] L 1880: Lamp Fragment

Part of disk and rim preserved. A raised curved band separates disk from rim; on the latter a vine pattern in relief; on the former an unidentified relief. The break in the rim shows the marks of a handle ... 8 June 1935