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 OIL LAMPS OF THE HOLYLAND
Noam Adler
(Softcover)
The collection was compiled by Stephen Adler in Jerusalem. This is a beautifully illustrated collection of more than 1,000 ancient oil lamps in the Adler Collection of Jerusalem. This fantastic and important collection is currently featured in a major exhibition at the Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem.
Small clay oil-lamps open a window to our ancient history. Simple and utilitarian in their form, these lamps were of great importance as the only source of light in the dark. Jewish, Christian, Samaritan and Islamic oil-lamps that were vital for use in the daily lives and religious rituals in the Holy Land. This book covers the development of oil-lamps over three millennia, from their most primitive and simplistic form, to those more elaborately designed and decorated. Lamps from the Holy Land and its neighboring regions illuminated homes and temples, and were decorated with various symbols and motifs reflecting the cultures and religions of the people.
Softcover, 180 pages (315mm x 220mm), Printed in Israel, ISBN: 9655551660 Brand New.
This is a remarkable collection of lamps from 2200 B.C. up to the Crusader Period. A wonderful reference book for anyone interested in studying, selling or collecting ancient oil lamps.
$65.00
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