Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Hierakleopolis dated AD 300 – 400

Orange buff ware oil lamp with traces of red slip. Neck lamp, with wide mouth, neck and handle, saucer base. EEF 1904 in ink on the base.

Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Hierakleopolis dated AD 300 – 400

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.57
  • Material: pottery
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 300 - 400
  • Object name: oil lamp
  • Dimensions: Length: 91mm , Width: 88mm , Depth: 46mm
  • Published references: Petrie Roman Ehnasya pl LXIX N 2
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444