Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Hierakleopolis dated AD 300 – 400

Triangular handle only of Delta type lamp. Buff ware with red slip, partly fired black. On the front of the handle is a bust of Isis, with hair and draperies in Roman style.

Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Hierakleopolis dated AD 300 – 400

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.73
  • Material: pottery
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 300 - 400
  • Object name: oil lamp
  • Dimensions: Length: 107mm , Width: 80mm , Depth: 44mm
  • Published references: Petrie Roman Ehnasya pl LIV D 12 k H pl XLVI 32
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444