 IAA Number: 1971-239
 | Object's Name: Lamp Almond
Period: Early Islamic
Material: Pottery
Site: Ramla
Lenght: 10 cm
Wide: 7 cm
Description: Almond-shaped lamp made of buff clay, with a tongue-shaped handle.
The lamp was made in two parts, in separate molds and joined
together when the clay was still wet. The lamp is decorated with
geometrically braided strips and stylized scales near the nozzle. The
lamp was found at Ramla, where it was probably produced.
Bibliography: Rosen-Ayalon, M. Eitan, A. 1969. Ramla Excavations. Finds from the VIIIth century C.E.. Jerusalem.
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