Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp with Linear Decoration

GBP 95.00

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Object Description

A Byzantine moulded terracotta oil lamp produced in the Holy Land, possibly by the Samaritans. It features an ovoid body with a central filling hole surrounded by four raised ridges. The shoulders are decorated with hatched lines and net patterns in relief, except for the nozzle which is sunken to form a channel. A conical knobbed handle is placed at the rear of the lamp, now unfortunately chipped. The reverse presents a base ring with a central knob.

Date: Circa 5th-7th century AD

Object History

Ex Jacob Shacham collection, Caesarea.

Object Condition

Fine condition. Earthly encrustations to the surface. Blackening to the nozzle and reverse from use in antiquity.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:5.8 x H:3.5 x D:9.8 centimeters

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