U56

Palestinian moulded pottery oil lamp

A moulded pottery oil lamp with pellet and linear decoration on the upper body and base.

Palestine, c. 6th to 8th Century AD

Surface worn with a few minor cracks

Size: 9.6 x 5.5 cms
 

Ex. collection: Ken Tullett, Dorset, UK; acquired 1970's/1980's. This item is part of a collection of several hundred antiquities accumulated over 50 years in London and the South Coast. Mr. Tullett frequently authenticated his purchases with the British Museum and kept notes on many items detailing where they were bought; where such references are available we will include details with the item when sold.