Lamp Finder Decision Tree

ILC III

Heidelberg 9-2009

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GOALS

• Lamp Identification Tool, using a decision tree methodology

• Easy to use for field / cataloger use

• Web interface

• Provide general date ranges and visual examples for key types.

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GOALS (2)

• Reliable manufacturer origin and date range data for the most representative lamp types.

• Documented references to context-dated parallels, for reliable use in publication.

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Typology

• All existing typologies should be provided for cross-reference,

• but no attempt will be made to superimpose a new typology.

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PHASE 1: SHAPE ANALYSIS

• Feature trees for – General Shape (fuel chamber form) – Nozzle– Disc– Handle– Shoulder– Base

• Useful for fragments and intact lamps

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PHASE 2: FABRIC ANALYSIS

• Feature trees for – Fabric Color & Quality– Glaze /Slip– Manufacturer Quality

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PHASE 3: MOTIF ANALYSIS

• Possibly Feature trees for – Signatures– Symbols and Motifs

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Online Format

• Always online at Lampdex.org

• New portions added incrementally as the Decision Tree grows.

• Contributions are welcome - send to kgarnett@garlic.com.

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How to contribute

• For each sample, send:– JPG image: Top (with mm scale), – (additional optional images): Right profile,

Back profile and Base images. • hi-res images at 300 dpi resolution. Images will be

resized and converted to screen resolution for the web.

– Description detail, include inv number– Context, date and published parallels.

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Suggestions Welcome

• Contact Karen Garnett:– karen@garlic.com