An excavated ancient Roman Period Jerusalem moulded terracotta pottery oil lamp, known as a slipper lamp. The body of the lamp is typically adorned with a relief design representing a lion figure and decorated with engraved ornaments on the borders. The lamp is decorated with a wide raised circle nozzle top and a raised handles with an opening. Lamps such as this one are occasionally known as animal head lamps, due to the appearance of the knob on the handle. Its basic function was to provide light through the oil in the tank and the wick that was located in the rostrum. It was also used as a votive and funerary element. Circa: 100 B.C. to 100 A.D. Found in Judean Hills, Israel. Ancient and Antique Roman Imperial Byzantine Terracotta and Ceramic Oil Lamps, Museum Pieces, and Historical Artifacts.

Dimensions: L 4 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate.