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Department of Antiquities Republic of Cyprus: Closed shape ovoid lamp (M.Π. 1611/37). Pafos, Agios Dimitrianos, in the village. Άγιος Δημητριανός, εντός του χωριού.

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Closed shape ovoid lamp with concave discus decorated with Christ with rayed nimbus, flanked by large jar and amphora, performing the Miracle at Cana surrounded by wreath. Rounded shoulder decorated with vines. Pinched unpierced lug handle. Two filling holes on discus. Plain concave base. Traces of burning around wick-hole. Orange light buff clay with fired red. Vessberg Type 18. The Tomb was discovered by team of Water Development Department and was excavated by A. Markou on 30/04/1963. The tomb dates to Roman period. Fifty-six objects and a quantity of sherds were found (MΠ 1611/1-56).
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Title: Department of Antiquities Republic of Cyprus: Closed shape ovoid lamp (M.Π. 1611/37). Pafos, Agios Dimitrianos, in the village. Άγιος Δημητριανός, εντός του χωριού.
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Closed shape ovoid lamp with concave discus decorated with Christ with rayed nimbus, flanked by large jar and amphora, performing the Miracle at Cana surrounded by wreath.
Rounded shoulder decorated with vines.
Pinched unpierced lug handle.
Two filling holes on discus.
Plain concave base.
Traces of burning around wick-hole.
Orange light buff clay with fired red.
Vessberg Type 18.
The Tomb was discovered by team of Water Development Department and was excavated by A.
Markou on 30/04/1963.
The tomb dates to Roman period.
Fifty-six objects and a quantity of sherds were found (MΠ 1611/1-56).

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