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Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum
Abstract
This study aims to provide a typological and chronological evaluation of three bronze lamps originated from Sinop and its surrounding region and acquired by the Sinop Archaeological Museum through purchase. These lamps, produced using casting techniques, belong to different historical periods. The first lamp is dated to the Roman period and classified within the Loeschcke Type XXI. Its crescent-shaped handle reflects both the symbolic and functional characteristics of its time. The second lamp, dated to the Byzantine period, stands out with its six-nozzled form. The third example belongs to the Seljuk period and is dated to the 12th century; its plain form and possible suspension holes indicate the aesthetic and practical concerns of the period. The presence of these three lamps, each from a distinct era, within the same collection highlights Sinop’s historical role as a developed trade center facilitated by its natural harbors, and as a hub open to cultural and commercial interactions throughout history. The production techniques, usage patterns, and stylistic features of these lamps provide important data for understanding the development of bronze lamp production in the region. These artifacts contribute to identifying local production centers in and around Sinop and to establishing typological classifications through comparisons with similar examples.
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Supporting Institution
Selçuk University Department of Scientific Research Projects (BAP)
Project Number
19401084
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Archaeology (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 10, 2026
Submission Date
April 23, 2025
Acceptance Date
November 19, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Number: 55
APA
Sağlan, S., & Sözel, S. (2026). Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 55, 277-286. https://doi.org/10.21497/sefad.1682155
AMA
1.Sağlan S, Sözel S. Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum. SEFAD. 2026;(55):277-286. doi:10.21497/sefad.1682155
Chicago
Sağlan, Suhal, and Songül Sözel. 2026. “Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum”. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, nos. 55: 277-86. https://doi.org/10.21497/sefad.1682155.
EndNote
Sağlan S, Sözel S (June 1, 2026) Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi 55 277–286.
IEEE
[1]S. Sağlan and S. Sözel, “Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum”, SEFAD, no. 55, pp. 277–286, June 2026, doi: 10.21497/sefad.1682155.
ISNAD
Sağlan, Suhal - Sözel, Songül. “Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum”. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi. 55 (June 1, 2026): 277-286. https://doi.org/10.21497/sefad.1682155.
JAMA
1.Sağlan S, Sözel S. Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum. SEFAD. 2026;:277–286.
MLA
Sağlan, Suhal, and Songül Sözel. “Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum”. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, no. 55, June 2026, pp. 277-86, doi:10.21497/sefad.1682155.
Vancouver
1.Suhal Sağlan, Songül Sözel. Typological and Chronological Analysis of Three Bronze Lamps in the Collection of the Sinop Archaeological Museum. SEFAD. 2026 Jun. 1;(55):277-86. doi:10.21497/sefad.1682155