Dated from, 200 - 400 AD

Among the repertoire of decorations on the earlist lamps is the image of a building. Specific architectural elements that compose this design motif are, the building facade, the temple facade, the arch, columns, and the tower. On Jewish lamps, these depictions represented the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, expressing the longing for the restoration of the Temple. The building or temple facades are seen frontally looking directly at the entrance. Generally, a simple structure is shown, with an openning between two columns, and an arch and/or gabled roof. To indicate the sacredness of the building, representations of the lamps were depicted in the arches. As the NER TAMID "The enternal light" in the Tabernacle signified divine presence, s also did the representations of the lamps within the arches.

The columns are not only elementary components in architecture, supporting an architrave but they can appear in symbolic functions, reflecting those of Jachin and Boaz, the two free-standing pillars before the First Temple in Jerusalem. The tower originally employed for military purposes became a central component of church structures, mosques and synagogues.

Measurements: Length: 14 cm - Width: 8.5 cm

Condition: Excellent archaeological condition, not repaired and not restored

Found near Jerusalem, Holy Land

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