Lamps
A fat lamp consists of a shallow dish filed with fat or oil and a wick. Soapstone lamps were common among the Vikings.
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Jug, red clay with splashes of brown glaze (found in Corinth); Cup, white clay with yellow glaze and red clay slip (Corinth); Bowl, white clay with yellow glaze and red clay slip (Corinth); Plate, white clay with greenish-yellow glaze (Constantinople); Lamp, white clay, yellow glaze in upper bowl only (Constantinople)
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This comprehens ive report represents a landmark in the publicatio n of medieval finds from excavation s in York. It encompasse s very large assemblage s of medieval artefacts of a wide variety of materials, including iron, non-ferrou s metal, stone, jet, amber, fired clay, glass and textile. These were recovered from four major sites in York.
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Detailed information about archaeological finds in York, including a fragment of a magnesian limestone multiple-well lamp, and padlocks & keys.
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Links to various styles of lamps from pre-17th century Europe, arranged chronologi cally. Includes artifacts in museums, as well as illustrati ons demonstrat ing how and where they were used.
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Describes the use of oil lamps, and provides photos of construction of oil lamp wick holders.
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Period lighting. Lamps, candles, torches.
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Spoons, Ligulae, and Forks; Lamps and Candlesticks; Steelyards, Balances, and Measures; Bells; Objects Used in Games; Spindles, Needles, and Netting-tools; Strigils; Oculists' Stamps; Writing Appliances and Seal Boxes
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Listings: 10
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Last listing added: 08/06/09
Regular: 10
Last listing added: 08/06/09