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A Roman-Judaean Oil Lamp
c. 3rd-5th Century A.D.

 
Item Number: 6JJZI
Category: Holyland
Period: Roman-Judaean
Date: c. 3rd-5th Century A.D.
Material: Terra Cotta
Length: 3 7/8" (9.8cm)
Display Stand: Not Applicable
Note: These lamps were circulated in the Holyland.
Status: Sold
Description: Mould-made, reddish-tan buff clay, ovoid body, flat top, pointed flat handle, small filling hole decorated with palm branches, blackening at wick hole, underside decorated with palm branches.
Condition: Intact

References: Ancient Lamps from the Mediterranean by Srdjan Djuric.

 
A Roman-Judaean Oil Lamp