Holy Land Pottery Oil Lamp kohl The vessel rests on a

The vessel rests on a ring-form foot

leaving the underside and base unglazed

as well as the expansive trade networks that connected distant corners of the empire

Minor rim chipping and surface porosity further attest to its antiquity and burial history

and divine authority

Holy Land Pottery Oil Lamp kohl The vessel rests on aUmayyad Empire, Early Byzantine Period, c. 600 700AD, Holy Land. This magnificent mold made terracotta oil lamp is a remarkable artifact from the transitional era of the Early Byzantine and Umayyad periods. The lamp showcases a rounded body and a prominent conical handle, embodying both functionality and symbolic artistry. The top of the lamp features a large filling hole (discus) bordered by a raised rim, complemented by an elegant raised eight