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ROMAN OIL LAMPS WITH PELTAE RELIEF ON THE BASE. NEW EVIDENCE FROM APSAROS
(GONIO, GEORGIA)

 

Recent excavations in the Roman fort in Apsaros (Georgia) brought to light two terracotta lamps adorned with three evenly distributed pelta shapes on the base[1]. This type of decoration of the lamp base was previously unknown in Colchis, therefore, conclusions regarding its chronology and potential provenience bring up new information concerning exchange and movement of everyday goods in the coastal fort of Apsaros, and in a broader context, it’s history and connection of the whole region with other areas of the Roman Empire, especially with Asia Minor.

[1] The research on which this article is based was made possible through financial support from The National Science Centre in Poland UMO-2017/26/M/HS3/00758

 

 

 

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