Roman

Our Roman oil lamps were produced between approximately 100 BC - 500 AD. Our Roman figural piece was produced between approximately 100 BC - 200 AD.

"By the 1st century it is generaly considered that roman lamp production in workshops were the best of any made. The lamps were often signed and embellished in relief with animals, figures, flora, fauna and geometric designs. In Palestine Roman lamps had decorative bands of scllops, beading, rings, acanthus leaves, flowers and C-scrolls." - Beth G. Weingast