IAA Number: 1971-238
| 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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