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A BEIT-NATIF TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP
Catalog:Oil Lamps:Jewish: stock #1486568

4th-5th Century CE

Named for the site of the primary workshop where these lamps were produced in southern Israel, they have a distinct form and decoration. Made of a round body with a bow-shaped nozzle and a small pyramid handle. Like all Beit-Natif lamps, this example is thoroughly decorated with a raised rim around the fill hole and geometric motifs on the shoulders and nozzle. The lamp is then further embellished with a red slip. Soot on the nozzle shows signs of use in antiquity.

In excellent and original condition with natural Holy Land patina present.

7.7 x 5.5 cm (3 x inches)

Worldwide Shipping and Certificate of Authenticity Included in Price.

Export Approval from the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Bibliography:

Noam Adler, “A Comprehensive Catalog of Oil Lamps of the Holy Land from the Adler Collection”, (Old City Press: Israel, 2004).


“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually.” (Leviticus 24:2)

A BEIT-NATIF TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP
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450.00 


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