Ancient Lamps from Negotino Gradište in the Republic of North Macedonia: seasons 2007-2014

The main purpose of this book is to present a catalogue of the terracotta lamps and moulds used for their production, excavated from the site of Negotino Gradište in the Republic of North Macedonia during excavations conducted by Macedonian and Polish archaeologists over the period from 2007 to 2014. The volume starts with an introduction giving basic information about the site and some summary information about lamps in antiquity. The catalogue consists of 157 artefacts, which are grouped chronologically and then typologically. The book contains drawings and photographic plates, which are presented at the end of the volume.

With full responsibility I can unequivocally state that the book presents a very high scientific level. The material is clearly presented by the Author, who constantly shows her extensive knowledge of the subject. This is a very good and well-composed publication. 

From Prof. Piotr Dyczek’s review

The catalogue prepared by Dorota Sakowicz is a valuable lychnological study. (...) I have no doubt that this is a very important book which will be used by both archaeologists and historians dealing with ancient Balkans.

From Prof. Tomasz Scholl’s review

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS / 7

INTRODUCTION / 9
Negotino Gradište / 9
Lamps in antiquity /12
Description of the Catalogue / 14
Abbreviations used in the Catalogue / 16

CATALOGUE /19

GREEK AND HELLENISTIC LAMPS / 20
Wheelmade lamps / 21
Macedonian Type / 24
Ephesian Type / 30
(i) Standard Ephesian Type (nos. 18-24) / 30
(ii) Ephesian Type with Channel on Nozzle (nos. 25-27) / 34
(iii) Ephesian Type with Convex rim on External Edge of Container (nos. 28-31) / 36
(iv) Imitations of Ephesian Type (nos. 32-36) / 38
(v) Fragments of Ephesian Type and Imitations (nos. 38-41) / 41
Subephesian Type with Side Knobs / 43
Late Hellenistic Lamps / 45
Monogrammed Lamps / 49
Multi-nozzled Lamp / 52
Hellenistic Period Moulds / 53
Unclassified Hellenistic Lamps / 56

ROMAN PERIOD LAMPS / 61
Lamps with Volutes and Nozzle with Triangular End / 62
Lamps with Volutes and Nozzle with Rounded End / 64
Lamps with Volutes and Nozzle of Unknown Shape / 70
Lamps with Rounded End Nozzle and Shoulder-Volutes / 74
Discus Fragments with Relief Decoration / 76
Lamps with Decorative Ear-Handles, ‘Ear-Lamps’ / 83
Factory Lamps, ‘Firmalampen’, Stamped Lamps / 84
Lamps with Short, Round End Nozzles with no Volutes / 87
Anthropomorphic Lamps / 91
Roman Period Moulds / 93
Unclassified fragments of Roman Lamps / 97

SUMMATION / 107
CONCLUSIONS / 111
LAMPS FROM NEGOTINO GRADIŠTE FROM SEASONS 2007-2014 (SUMMARY) / 115
LAMPKI Z NEGOTINO GRADIŠTE Z LAT 2007–2014 (STRESZCZENIE) / 119
BIBLIOGRAPHY / 123

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Dorota Sakowicz