Cocked hat lamp

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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