Ancient Pottery Oil Lamp, Late Roman Byzantine, Spiral Decoration, Holy Land and molded decoration radiating from

and molded decoration radiating from the filling hole in the form of stylized palm fronds or petals

The lamp features a rounded body

The lower body is decorated with carefully incised geometric motifs representing a wrapped garment or textile

1977 for $1

The figure is rendered in a compact

Ancient Pottery Oil Lamp, Late Roman Byzantine, Spiral Decoration, Holy Land and molded decoration radiating fromA well preserved ancient ceramic oil lamp with spiral and curved motif decoration around the shoulder. The lamp features a rounded body, central filling hole, and extended nozzle opening for a wick. The surface shows a natural earthen patina with deposits from age and burial. The underside bears a circular export collection stamp, likely applied when the piece was legally exported from the region in the mid 20th century. Condition: Age related wear,