National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Lamp Almond
Period: Early Islamic
Material: Pottery
Site: Ramla
Lenght: 10 cm
Wide: 7 cm
Description: Almond-shaped lamp made of light red clay with a tongue-shaped handle. The lamp is decorated on the sides with images of birds pecking bunches of grapes. The channel is decorated with a herringbone pattern The lamp was found at Ramla and was probably produced in thecity or its vicinity.
Bibliography:
Rosen-Ayalon, M. Eitan, A. 1969. Ramla Excavations. Finds from the VIIIth century C.E.. Jerusalem, no page nos..





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