JERICHO:
A small and elegant lamp of the early Islamic period in Israel was used by households of all faiths. The almond shaped body has a small knob handle, and raised geometric lines and circles for decoration. This style was most commonly found about AD 600 to AD 900, but use continmued for quite some time after this in a few areas. This example is based on originals from Eretz, Israel. (3" x 2") |
EUPHRATES:
The Euphrates is another of the early Islamic period styles, but is uniquely Christian in origin. It is decorated with a cross, and raidiating lines terminating in small dots, probably to symbolize Rays of Light, not so much of the lamp, but of Christ. This was most commonly found circa AD 600-800, but some have been found in Medieval levels of excavations. Copied after originals from Israel and Syria. (3" x 2"). |
PALESTINE:
Another Christian version of the Early Islamic lamp style is the Palestine. The decoration consists of a cross, with an inscription in debased greek around the body, which roughly translates to May the Light of Christ shine well for you. This reproduction is crafted to follow originals from Palestine and imported into Israel in the years AD 400-600. |
ISLAMIC:
An Islamic period lamp of about A.D. 700, the original was a wheelmade container with a hand applied handle and spout. |
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