Title
Cocked hat lamp
Date
Circa 6th-4th century BCE
Coverage
Repository: Museum of Classical Antiquities, University of Ottawa / Musée d'antiquités gréco-romaines, Université d'Ottawa
Type
containers|furniture|religious and cult objects
Format
Materials/Techniques: Wheel-made terracotta
Measurements: 6.5 cm long, 6 cm wide, 1.5 cm high
Description
Shallow bowl with a pinch on one side to form a nozzle. The material is thick and has visible inclusions/temper. A portion of the wick remains intact, tucked into the fold, and there is a slight light line along the inside of the bowl which may be the impression of the original wick. The nozzle and rim of the bowl are blackened with carbon residue
Subject
oil lamps
Identifier
Repository Accession Number: 978.5.3
Record: UO-MCA-978-5-3
Source
Cataloguer: Georgian Parkes, University of Ottawa
Photographer: Georgian Parkes, University of Ottawa
Image Date: 2024-03-13
Rights
The images are provided by the Museum of Classical Antiquities, University of Ottawa. For contact information, visit the Museum website: https://arts.uottawa.ca/cla-srs/en/museum | Les images sont fournies par le Musée d'antiquités gréco-romaines de l'Université d’Ottawa. Visitez le site du musée pour les coordonnées : https://arts.uottawa.ca/cla-srs/fr/musee