POTTERY PERFUME JAR
HOLY LAND, Roman “Herodian” 37 BC – 100 AD
Second temple period
Time of Christ

Globular ribbed body with a shaped neck and handle.

Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 cm
Diameter: 7 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm

Condition: Good condition as shown

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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POTTERY OIL LAMP HOLY LAND – ROMAN “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great

Measurements:
Length: 8.5 cm
Width: 6 cm

Condition: Intact with nice earthy patina

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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