Object card: 1970. Mission archéologique française de Kition-Salamine (MOM, Lyon), Nakala, SAL_5803. "Moulded lamp type 10 with lion, Temple of Zeus". CC BY 4.0. Resized.
Moulded lamp, type 10, in the form of a lion (local imitation), with a projecting nozzle with counter-volutes, an undecorated rim bounded by three concentric circles, and the filling hole displaced under the lion's belly; circular, slightly concave base. Chamois clay, pure and well fired; traces of fire on the nozzle. L. 8.9, diam. 6.2, H. 2.1 (cm). Temple of Zeus, square E VII/γ5. Inventory L_0765; negative 04720_03; 25 September 1970.
French, as on the record
chantier : Temple de Zeus
objet : Lampe
type :Type 10
carre : E VII/γ5
forme : Lion
inv objet : L_0765
negatif : 04720_03
Lampe moulée type 10 au lion (imitation locale), bec saillant à demi-volutes contrariées, couronne sans décor, limitée par trois cercles concentriques, trou d'alimentation déplacé sour le ventre du lion. Fond circulaire légèrement concave. Argile chamois, pure, bien cuite. Traces de feu au bec. L. 8,9, diam. 6,2, H. 2,1
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