Byzantine Clay Lamp

Circular biconical body Discus composed of row of beads and zigzag / chevron pattern Central large-lipped filling-hole Round wick-hole at the edge of the discus, surmounted by a cross Small vertical conical knob handle Raised base-ring; within, a rosette with eight pointed petals, stamp of lamp maker (see graphic from the J. Paul Getty Museum Catalogue of Ancient Lamps) Cracks and restoration Asia Minor 7th to 8th century A.D. Diameter: 7.9 cm Type: Bagatti 3 with some affinities among early Islamic lamps.