THE HELLENISTIC CERAMIC OIL LAMPS FROM SARAPIEIA A AND B ON DELOS
Journal: Ksiegarnia Akademicka Publishing eBooks
Year: 2024

The paper presents the investigation of the Hellenistic (314-69 BC) ceramic oil lamps recovered on Delos in two sanctuaries dedicated to the Egyptian god – Serapis. Despite a relatively small number of lamps, the assemblage shows variability in the appearance of the clay paste, forming technique, shape, and surface treatment. These reflect differences in their chronology and various regional and intra‑regional sources. However, considering the buildings’ sacral function, the number of recovered