Ancient Samaritan Oil Lamp. 400-700 A.D. A very nice Early Samaritan type oil lamp from the Holy Land. " The population living in the samaria region was mainly samaritan but also included Jews, Christians and Pagans. The Samaritans developed a unique culture, including special symbols, art and lamps. The Samaritan lamps are characterized by their shape and decorations and appear from the end of the Roman period to the Early Islamic period." This specific oil lamp wide and short nozzle, with concave sides, decorated with a dotted design. Olive branch on nozzle, linear decoration on shoulders. Double rim around filling hole. Branch on handle. Flat base. Soot on noozle.
Intact. Oil lamp stand included.
Measurements:
4.256 inches in length X 2.78 inches wide;
Reference: NOAM ADLER; 2004. Oil Lamps of the Holy Land; The Adler Collection. Old city press, Israel.
Provenance: Ex-Touma Dabbah collection and then by descent.
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