Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Naukratis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Red pottery oil lamp, with an elongated round reservoir and partly integral spout. Central hole in the reservoir, surrounded by a slightly raised ring. There is an impressed ring in the base. The spout tip is slightly blackened and there is a crack the opening. There are traces of modern glue on the base.

Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Naukratis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.8
  • Material: pottery
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: oil lamp
  • Dimensions: Length: 80mm , Width: 48mm , Depth: 29mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925