Dimensions: 4 inches long, 2 ¼ inches wide 1 ½ inches tall, weighs 87 grams Provenance: Excavated in the aftermath of the 1967 Six Day War in Judea. Acquired by the Hamadian Antiquities Gallery in The Old City of Jerusalem. Export to the United States approved by the Israeli Antiquities Authority in 2025. Acquired by The Artifact City Collection in September 2025. Description: Terracotta 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 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: 4 inches long, 2 ¼ inches wide 1 ½ inches tall, weighs 87 grams PROVENANCE 3: Acquired by The Artifact City Collection in 2025. AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee LISTED BY: The Artifact City Collection TYPE: Oil Lamp PROVENANCE 2: Export approved by the Israeli Antiquities Authority 2025 PROVENANCE 1: Ex. Hamadian Antiquities Gallery in The Old City of Jerusalem ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION: Original STYLE: Roman DATE CREATED: Dates from approximately 100 BC to 400 AD COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Israel
