Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.
Roman, Judaea — Oil lamp, Type 'Herodian', Kennedy 3, Hadad 4 — 1st Century B.C - 2nd Century A.D
Detailed Description
Roman, Judaea, 1st Century B.C - 2nd Century A.D, Terracotta, 25 mm x 62 mm x 82 mm
Analysis & expertise
Characteristics
Item: Oil lamp, Type 'Herodian', Kennedy 3, Hadad 4. Material: Terracotta. Culture: Roman, Judaea. Period: 1st Century B.C - 2nd Century A.D. Dimensions: 25 mm x 62 mm x 82 mm. Condition: Good condition.
Historical context
Context markers: Roman, Judaea. Dating indicated: 1st Century B.C - 2nd Century A.D.
Cultural value
Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.
Traceability & guarantees
Provenance: Ex Jerusalem private collection, acquired between 1975 – 1990. Oil lamps used during the time of Herod, which falls within the period of the Second Temple in ancient Judea, approximately between 37 BCE and 4 BCE, represent a significant aspect of archaeology and material culture of the region during that era. These lamps, also known as "Herodian lamps," were common objects in households and places of worship of the time.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-oil-lamp-type-herodian-kennedy-3-hadad-4/.
Archaeological Identity Card
Material, chronological and cultural record for the object
- Period
- Roman, Judaea
- Date
- 1st Century B.C - 2nd Century A.D
- Diameter
- 25 mm x 62 mm x 82 mm
- Other References
- YA-9628
- Condition
- Good condition
- Provenance
- Ex Jerusalem private collection, acquired between 1975 – 1990. Oil lamps used during the time of Herod, which falls within the period of the Second Temple in ancient Judea, approximately between 37 BCE and 4 BCE, represent a significant aspect of archaeol