{"product_id":"ancient-herodian-pottery-oil-lamp","title":"Ancient Herodian Pottery Oil Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Herodian Pottery Oil Lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudaea, circa late 1st century BCE–1st century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely preserved Herodian pottery oil lamp with a rounded reservoir, a large central filling opening framed by a raised circular rim, and a projecting nozzle with neatly pared sides. The undecorated body emphasizes its balanced proportions, while warm buff-orange tones and scattered pale surface deposits lend character to the terracotta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn evocative example of domestic lighting in ancient Judaea, this compact lamp held oil in its reservoir, feeding a wick through the opening at the nozzle. Its restrained form gives this everyday object an enduring sculptural appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choice condition, with light surface wear and minor edge abrasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3½ inches long (8.9 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ex Sami Taha collection, Israel; exported from Israel with export approval.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67572471398697,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/C3AE4CB2-8E6E-4A19-BD81-F0265922D7CD.jpg?v=1791237019","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/ancient-herodian-pottery-oil-lamp","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}