Iron Age oil lamp

Early Israelite Terracotta Oil Lamp
12th/8th Century Bc
(Time of King David)
Bowl with one pinch for the wick, With a wide rim

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Description

Early Israelite Terracotta Oil Lamp
12th/8th Century Bc
(Time of King David)
Lamps such as this one consist of a bowl to hold fuel, which was usually an animal or olive oil, and a spout to support a wick, which was probably made of flax. The burning wick blackened the spout and must have produced a rather smoky light.

Comes with a certificate of authenticity and all required documents for export approval.

Shipped from the Holy Land.

Additional information

Condition

Intact

Length

8.5 cm

Matterial

Terracotta

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