Object Description
A Byzantine moulded terracotta lamp, most commonly known as a slipper lamp. The decoration of the lamp is typically abstract, the shoulders feature vertical lines and vine scrolls in relief. The body tapers in at the nozzle with the wick hole slightly blackened from use. A conical knobbed handle is placed at the top of the lamp, now unfortunately chipped. Lamps such as this one are occasionally known as animal head lamps, due to the appearance of the knob on the handle. The oil lamp sits upon a ring foot with a raised lines and curves decorating the base. Some encrustation and wear consistent with age. This type is known as Type Rosenthal et Sivan K, groupe 3- Hadad 32 var. 2.
Date: Circa 6th – 8th century AD