Description

Authentic clay oil lamp from the Herodian Period (1st century – Jesus’ time)

This genuine first-century clay lamp illuminates the world of Herodian oil lamp used in Jesus time in ancient Judea. The unique “knife-pared” design was manufactured only in Jerusalem, making it highly distinctive among period artifacts. At 3.2 inches long, this wheel-made lamp features a separately crafted nozzle.

Jewish pilgrims would purchase these lamps as sacred mementos from the Holy City during festival visits. Therefore, excavations across the region continue to uncover them. This artifact comes with Israel Antiquities Authority export approval documentation. Zak’s Antiquities, a licensed Jerusalem dealer, guarantees the authenticity of every piece offered.