Exploringchaîne opératoiresof Hellenistic ceramic oil lamps from Nea Paphos, Cyprus

Research on Hellenistic ceramic oil lamps from Nea Paphos, Cyprus, reveals dynamic shifts in clay procurement, processing techniques, and firing methods throughout the Hellenistic period. The study, combining macroscopic observations with laboratory analyses, reconstructs the manufacturing sequences (chaîne opératoires) of these lamps, providing insights into their production organization. Notably, evidence suggests that wheel-made lamps were likely produced alongside tableware vessels in shared workshops, offering a deeper understanding of lamp production dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Kajzer, M., Marzec, E., & Hein, A. (2023). Exploringchaîne opératoiresof Hellenistic ceramic oil lamps from Nea Paphos, Cyprus. Levant, 55(2), 195–217. https://doi.org/10.1080/00758914.2023.2230716