SAMARITAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP FROM THE HOLY LAND

Holy Land: Christian Pre AD 1000: item #687917
2174

A Samaritan-type terracotta oil lamp excavated in the Holy Land and dated to the 3rd or 4th century AD, the late Roman or Early Byzantine Periods. The clay is an orange color and the lamp measures 8.9 cm. There is a slight cracking on the carination at the front and a small knob handle at the rear. There are no decorations and the filler-hole is surrounded by a low rim that extends around the wick-hole forming a shallow trench on the nozzle. A heavy earth encrustation covers the lamp and there i... Click for details

Herodian Terracotta Spout Pitcher 37 BC – 70 AD

Holy Land: Christian Pre AD 1000: item #670498
P.610

This elegant pouring vessel might have held water olive oil or wine, thin wide handle attached to rim and shoulder, wheel made with the spout applied by hand. The addition of an integral pouring spout, just below the lip, is an ingenious feature that allows the user to tilt the vessel only slightly in order to pour from it. Known as the Herodian because of it was created during the Herodian Dynasty. (Circa 37 BC to 70 AD) Very Good Condition, Intact, very nice natural patina, reddish clay.... Click for details

Five Procurator Coins Set from the Time of Christ.

Holy Land: Christian Pre AD 1000: item #666444
C.5000 Set

At the time of Christ, Judaea was ruled by a series of Procurators appointed by Rome. Coponius 6-9 AD, Marcus Ambibulus 9-12 AD , Annius Rufus 12 - 15 AD He did not issue any coins , Valerius Gratus 15-26 AD and Pontius Pilate 26-36 AD.

This is a set of five coins , one coin for each of the three procurators that issued coins and 2 coins for Pontius Pilate.... Click for details

SYRO-PALESTINIAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP - JERUSALEM

Holy Land: Christian Pre AD 1000: item #665266
2087

A Syro Palestinian-type terracotta oil lamp excavated near Jerusalem and dated ca. 4th century AD, the Late Roman or Early Byzantine Periods. The clay is a bright orange and the lamp measures 8.96 cm. There are no decorations on the article and the bottom is flat. The discus was broken to form the filler-hole and there is a knob handle. A shallow channel runs from the wick-hole to the filler-hole and shipping is free. The lamp is in excellent condition.... Click for details

Ancient Holyland Glazed Pottery Sprinkler -Roman Period

Holy Land: Christian Pre AD 1000: item #489729
IJ207

For your consideration is this fine pottery sprinkler flask from the Holyland. Dates to the Roman Period, circa 200 A.D. Measures: 2.75" tall. Condition: Damage to spout, as seen, but nice. Provenance provided to purchaser.

Ancient Holyland Iron Age Pottery Pitcher

Holy Land: Christian Pre AD 1000: item #489727
IJ205

For your consideration is this nice, Holyland pottery juglet. Originally used as a dipper or juglet. This piece dates from the time of David, Iron Age II (circa 930-586 BC), First Temple Period. Measures: Height: 4.5" Condition: Good. Handle reattached, but else nice. Mounting stand is included with this piece. Provenance provided to purchaser.

Ancient Holyland Judean Pottery Pyxis

Holy Land: Christian Pre AD 1000: item #489718
PX100

For your consideration is this lovely, Judean pottery pyxis. Has a squat, cylindrical neck, raised and pierced lug handles and a slightly flaring mouth. Dates to the 4th or 5th Century A.D. Measures: 4" tall and 5" wide. Condition: Restored from sherds, but complete and nice. Provenance provided to purchaser.

Ancient Roman Holyland Pottery Pitcher

Holy Land: Christian Pre AD 1000: item #489707
PC200

This is a large pottery jug from the holyland dating to the time of the Romans (circa 100 BC - 100 AD). The spout is not original to the body, but both elements are ancient. Sort of a "Frankenstein" in it's own right! Large, measuring 7". Provenance provided to purchaser.