Iron Age Terracotta Oil Lamp

Object Description

An Iron Age terracotta oil lamp in the shape of a slightly concave basin. The vessel flares outwards into a flat folded rim, pinched at the front to form a narrow open spout. The body tapers into a thick, broad base which is slightly convex.

Object History

Formerly in the Ibrahim Kara’in collection, Jerusalem, 1986.

Object Condition

Fine, a few stable cracks. Some weathering and earthy encrustations remain on the surface.

Object Details