Ancient Egyptian lamp from Memphis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Circular pottery oil lamp with short spout protruding. Very small opening. Foliate style raised moulded pattern around opening.

Ancient Egyptian lamp from Memphis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1979.211.592
  • Material: pottery
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: lamp
  • Dimensions: Length: 71mm , Width: 62mm , Depth: 31mm
  • Site: Memphis
  • Latitude: 29.844722
  • Longitude: 31.250833