ZOOMORPHIC DECORATED POTTERY WINE VESSEL Byzantine Empire, 5th – 6th Century AD A fascinating ancient Byzantine decorated pottery zoomorphic wine vessel in the  More »

ZOOMORPHIC DECORATED POTTERY WINE VESSEL Byzantine Empire, 5th – 6th Century AD A fascinating ancient Byzantine decorated pottery zoomorphic wine vessel in the form of a cockerel with a loop handle. The liquids could be poured through the orifice in the animal's head. Fashioned of warm terracotta, its simple curves, appealing shape, strength and charm have transported it from the mystical past, so that it can continue to delight the beholder of today. Measurements: Length: 15 cm Height: 13 cm Condition: Good condition as found Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY   « Less

DECORATED POTTERY OIL LAMP BYZANTINE EMPIRE; 485 AD Mould made, rim around filling hole. Linear bank around the shoulders with a branch design on the nozzle. Simi circles  More »

DECORATED POTTERY OIL LAMP BYZANTINE EMPIRE; 485 AD Mould made, rim around filling hole. Linear bank around the shoulders with a branch design on the nozzle. Simi circles around filling hole. Two rims around the filling hole. Dimensions: Length: 10.5 cm Width: 7 cm Condition: Good condition Found in Jerusalem, Israel ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #59487   « Less

POTTERY PERFUME JAR ROMAN PERIOD, 1st - rd Cent. A.D. Funnel-shaped neck, two small handles, flat base with remains of red paint on shoulder and black paint pigments  More »

POTTERY PERFUME JAR ROMAN PERIOD, 1st - rd Cent. A.D. Funnel-shaped neck, two small handles, flat base with remains of red paint on shoulder and black paint pigments Dimensions: Height: 8 cm Diameter: 7 cm Height on stand: 12 cm Condition: Intact as found, not repaired and not restored Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of their provenance in the biblical lands during the biblical period. To own a "biblical" artifact is to possess a genuine, one-of-a-kind, object that puts one in actual physical contact with the world of the Bible. These unique items may be displayed as a testimony to biblical history as well as beautiful pieces of art and culture. ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICAET OF AUTHENTICITY #811824   « Less

POTTERY OIL LAMP WITH A CROSS-SHAPED HANDLE Byzantine Empire, 5th – 6th Century AD Ancient Byzantine pottery oil lamp with a looped handle in the form of a cross.  More »

POTTERY OIL LAMP WITH A CROSS-SHAPED HANDLE Byzantine Empire, 5th – 6th Century AD Ancient Byzantine pottery oil lamp with a looped handle in the form of a cross. Measurements: Length: 12.5 cm Width: 7.5 cm Condition: Perfect condition with beautiful natural patina Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #78375   « Less

POTTERY SAUCER OIL LAMP Biblical, Iron Age II, 900 - 586 BC “Time of Kings of ancient Israel†A charming wheel-made reddish pottery saucer oil lamp with a  More »

POTTERY SAUCER OIL LAMP Biblical, Iron Age II, 900 - 586 BC “Time of Kings of ancient Israel†A charming wheel-made reddish pottery saucer oil lamp with a pinched spout and a base Measurements: Length: 13 cm Width: 13.5 cm Condition: Minor ancient chip at the rim otherwise intact and in good condition. Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY # 741609   « Less

Decorated pottery oil lamp Holy Land, Roman period, Darom type, 70 - 150 AD Nicely decorated with a rosette flower design all around the filling hole Measurments:  More »

Decorated pottery oil lamp Holy Land, Roman period, Darom type, 70 - 150 AD Nicely decorated with a rosette flower design all around the filling hole Measurments: Length: 9 cm - Width: 6.5 cm Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored. Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel Darom oil lamps in one of the most interesting groups of lamps in the exhibit is the type called "Darom", refering to its manufacture area. The area designated in rabbinic sources as "Darom"(Mishnah, Shivi'ith", and Daroma(Tosefta, Sanhedrin) included the southern part of the province of Hudaea)The south-western part of the Hebron hills, especially the area of Beit Guvrin. Today we know that these lamps were made in several places throughout the province and each area has its unique features. They date from thespecific short period between the Jewish war and the Bar Kochba revolt (Ca. 70 - 150 A.D). The clay is usually fine and the lamps have very thin sides, especially in the lamps found in the Judaean area. The lamp's nozzle is usually winged, often with two voltues flanking its sides. This feature also appears on Roman lamps from this period. The filling hole is large, as area the shoulders, leaving enough room for decoration. The base is usually a very low ring. The handle is sometimes completely perforated and sometimes incompletelty perforated.Some of the lamps are decorated all around the filling hole, leaving the nozzle plain. The decorations consist of a large variety of designs and motifs, which include deometric designs, floral motifs, jewish symbols, agricultural tools, jewellery, and craftsmen's tools. The decoration testify that these lamps were manufactured and used by jews. ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #829737   « Less

POTTERY SAUCER OIL LAMP Biblical, Iron Age II, 900 - 586 BC “Time of Kings of ancient Israel†A charming wheel-made reddish pottery saucer oil lamp with a  More »

POTTERY SAUCER OIL LAMP Biblical, Iron Age II, 900 - 586 BC “Time of Kings of ancient Israel†A charming wheel-made reddish pottery saucer oil lamp with a pinched spout and a base Measurements: Length: 13 cm Width: 13.5 cm Condition: Minor ancient chip at the rim otherwise intact and in good condition. Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY # 741629   « Less

Roman Imperial painted pottery disc lamp depicting the the god Pan "Satyr" holding a shepherd's stick Roman Imperial: 1st Century AD Measurements: Length: 8 cm - Width:  More »

Roman Imperial painted pottery disc lamp depicting the the god Pan "Satyr" holding a shepherd's stick Roman Imperial: 1st Century AD Measurements: Length: 8 cm - Width: 6.5 cm Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored as found Found in Israel The Roman Satyr was goat-like from waist down, with a man’s torso and head complete with horns. In classical mythology, Silenus was the head of the Satyrs, who were rebellious creatures yet cowardly, they were unruly followers of “Bacchus god of wine and merriment” dancing and playing pipes as they enjoyed the grape harvest. ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #47208   « Less

Biblical Pottery wine measuring jug “Dipper†Canaanite, Middle Bronze Age, 1850 – 1550 B.C. Time of the Patriarchs Dimensions: Height: 19 cm  More »

Biblical Pottery wine measuring jug “Dipper†Canaanite, Middle Bronze Age, 1850 – 1550 B.C. Time of the Patriarchs Dimensions: Height: 19 cm Width: 10 cm Height on stand: 21 cm Condition: Good condition with earthy patina as found. Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Holy Land All items that we offer for sale come with a certificate of authenticity #35778   « Less

Hellenistic Period; 2nd Century BC Pottery oil lamp fragment from a large vessel (Rare) Measurements: Length: 9 cm Width: 3.5 cm Nicely mounted on a custom  More »

Hellenistic Period; 2nd Century BC Pottery oil lamp fragment from a large vessel (Rare) Measurements: Length: 9 cm Width: 3.5 cm Nicely mounted on a custom plexi-glass display stand of high quality. Found in Jerusalem, Israel ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY # 77198   « Less