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Oil lamp

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Description

The oil lamp is made of red clay. The reservoir is conical and faceted, with visible facets along the sides. The spout is open and faceted. The surface is coated with green glaze over a white slip. The handle is faceted and loop-shaped, with a raised heel. The heel is petal-shaped and decorated with a stamped vegetal ornament: a trefoil is placed in the centre, framed by a ring-shaped ornament along the edge.

Dating period: Х-ХІІ вв.
Material: Ceramics
Technique: Glazing/Polishing, Sculpting
Size: длина изделия (с реставр.)- 16,2 см, размеры пяты- 4х4,5 см, высота изделия с пятой -7,5 см, диаметр резервуара - 6,5 см, высота резервуара - 4,0 см, длина носика (с реставр.)- 7,2 см, диаметр венчика -2,0 см, ширина носика -2,2 см.
Category: Archaeology
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