Dimensions: 1 ¼ inches tall, 3 inches long, 2 ¾ inches wide, weighs 59 grams Provenance: Ex. Private Jerusalem collection, Acquired in the aftermath of the 1967 Six Day War. Acquired by John McIntosh, MSE, MBA, Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Winter Park, Florida in 2022. Acquired by The Artifact City collection in 2025. Description: Terra Cotta oil lamp made from a two part mold. Oil from animal fat or olives were used with a wick to provide lighting. Oil lamps were mass produced in large quantities throughout the Holy Land and surrounding areas. Their use was significant in both Jewish and early Christian religious ceremonies. They were the equivalent of today’s “light bulbs”.
SIGNED: Unsigned COLOR: Red/Brown/Cream DATE OF CREATION: Pre-1800 MATERIAL: Ceramic & Porcelain MATERIALS SOURCED FROM: Israel REGION OF ORIGIN: Holy Land MAKER: Holy Land Potter SIZE TYPE/LARGEST DIMENSION: 1 ¼ inches tall, 3 inches long, 2 ¾ inches wide, weighs 59 grams PROVENANCE 4: Acquired by The Artifact City collection in 2025. PROVENANCE 3: Acquired by John McIntosh, Ancient Artifacts & Treasures in 2022 AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee LISTED BY: The Artifact City Collection TYPE: Oil Lamp PROVENANCE 2: acquired in the aftermath of the 1967 Six Day War. PROVENANCE 1: Ex. Private Jerusalem collection, ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION: Original STYLE: Levant DATE CREATED: Dates from approximately 100 BC to 200 AD COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Israel
