Oil Lamps


A	B	C	D	E

F	G	H	I	J

K	L	M	N	O

Oil lamp fragments found commingled with the skeletal remains from repository 6, burial complex 1 at S. Stephen's monastery. Pictured fragments include:

A) #223, ledge, ridge and discus of Roman provincial discus lamp;
B) #229, fragment of nozzle, underside;
C) #212, nozzle and upper body portion of slipper shaped oil lamp;
D) #229a, bottom of reservoir;
E) #213, partial nozzle and shoulder, circular stamp design;
F) #219, lower and
G) upper views of partial reservoir;
H) #221, base and partial body;
I) #215, ridge and discus;
J) #216, tongue handle;
K) #217, superior and
L) internal view of reservoir, note fingerprint on interior surface;
M) #220, ledge, ridge and discus with geometric design or stylized foliage;
N) #214, front of nozzle; and
O) #218, nozzle with visible residue.

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