Jerusalem; Lamps; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Light buff clay, unglazed. Lamp is roughly triangular with wick hole in top of pointed end. Double convex body with sharp angle between two halves. Band of raised rays set off by moulded line on either side on rim. Inside band is row of raised dots. Large filling hole is surrounded by two moulded circles, outer of which is carried down nozzle and about wick hole. Six petaled rosette on neck. Solid knob like handle rises from top opposite handle. Raised base ring. Blackened at wick end.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Jerusalem; Lamps; Israel

Language:

UND

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