Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Hierakleopolis dated AD 300 – 499

Buff ware with cream slip. Corn and palm lamp with remains of spiral curves at spout ane lines at sides of spout. Maker’s mark on base. Marked P.

Ancient Egyptian oil lamp from Hierakleopolis dated AD 300 – 499

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.43
  • Material: pottery
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: AD 300 - 499
  • Object name: oil lamp
  • Dimensions: Length: 76mm , Width: 65mm , Depth: 31mm
  • Published references: Petrie Roman Ehnasya pl LXV P 70
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444