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

A pottery oil lamp. There are two incised circles around the centre hole and the spout is slightly blackened. The base is a raised ring with an incised line in the centre.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1979.211.586
  • Material: pottery
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: oil lamp
  • Dimensions: Length: 77mm , Width: 55mm , Depth: 28mm
  • Site: Memphis
  • Latitude: 29.844722
  • Longitude: 31.250833