Decorated ceramic lamp. Circular disc, extended by a broad channel. Nozzle of oval outline, not clearly differentiated. Infundibulum of circular outline, partially damaged. Rim decorated with geometric motifs formed by incised lines and relief elements, including crosses, circles and dots, arranged according to simple repetitive patterns. Handle in the form of a perforated lug attached directly to the rostrum. Concave base with radial support.
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Lamp
Origin
Castro de Alvarelhos, Alvarelhos, Trofa.
Material
Ceramic. Well-levigated, compact and hard fabric with homogeneous firing. Non-plastic inclusions composed of fine mica, evenly distributed. Smoothed surface, with moderate polishing (P30/M33), of brown colour.
Description
Classification and chronology
Ponisch IV Type – A / Castro de Alvarelhos - Phase IV/V
Dimensions
Maximum length: 113 mm; Maximum width: 80 mm; Maximum base thickness: 3 mm; Diameter of wick hole: 13 mm.
Deposit
MMAP [ALV. 94, op. 109]
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 86; 2010, 736, Est. CXLVI, n.º 10.
