Dimensions: ¾ inch tall, 3 ¼ inches long, 2 ¼ inches wide, weighs 33 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: Redware 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: Brown DATE OF CREATION: Pre-1800 MATERIAL: Ceramic & Porcelain REGION OF ORIGIN: Holy Land MAKER: Holy Land Potter SIZE TYPE/LARGEST DIMENSION: ¾ inch tall, 3 ¼ inches long, 2 ¼ inches wide, weighs 33 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: Roman COUNTRY/REGION OF MANUFACTURE: Israel DATE CREATED: Dates from approximately 100 to 400 AD
