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HOLY LAND OIL LAMP FROM BYZANTINE PERIOD - 600 AD browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: item # 928545 Please refer to our stock # 2459 when inquiring.
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A Byzantine Period terracotta oil lamp referred to as a Late Samaritan-type measuring 9.2 cm and dated ca. 600 AD. The lamp was manufactured in Samaria and excavated in Palestine. The clay is a buff color that has clear remains of a red slip. Shipping is free and the handle on the knob has a stylized star-burst design. There is a channel on the nozzle and geometric designs on the shoulders. There is some debris from the dig-site on the interior and the lamp has a low ring base. The article is in excellent condition. Terracotta items were used extensively throughout the ancient world and plates, bowls, pitchers and jugs were in daily use. However, the most common piece was the oil lamp. These small lamps were the only source of heat and illumination in every home and shop. Aside from being very essential household items they were also frequently utilized as funerary objects. Our Certificate of Authenticity with guarantee is included and worldwide shipping is always free. To avoid PayPal fees, we prefer if payment was in the form of a personal check or money order. |
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