Lamp

29-102-70

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 29-102-70
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Archaeology Area CN II, 43 = CN III, 15; class G
Period Roman Period
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Description

Short pointed end, ovoid-shaped body, no nozzle; impressed molded decoration of a herring bone/garland on the sides, diagonal lines around the aperture, three grooves on the "handle," and six grooves under the nozzle aperture; light brown ware with traces of red wash on the upper surface; nozzle aperture is blackened by use. Card says found with Byzantine lamps.

Credit Line Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928
Other Number 1292 - Field No SF

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