Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Hierakleopolis dated AD 200 - 300

Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Hierakleopolis dated AD 200 – 300

Buff orange ware oil lamp with orange slip. Boss lamp with decorated bands and three circular bosses containing female relief heads. Marked K. The maker’s mark is on the base, a circle with lines radiating out from it.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.53
Material: pottery
Culture: reign of Caracalla - Diocletian
Period: Roman Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: AD 200 - 300
Object name: oil lamp
Dimensions: Length: 76mm , Width: 64mm , Depth: 37mm
Published references: Petrie Ehnasya p 26 - 27 Roman Ehnasya pl LXVII B 28
Site: Heracleopolis

Latitude: 29.085556
Longitude: 30.934444