Roman-Jewish oil lamp
Come with us to the everyday culture of the people about 2,000 years ago in the land of Jesus in Israel. It has become evening, the sun has set, the fishermen have pulled in their nets and are on their way home with their caught fish. Moon and stars are their lights on the way. Arriving home, they open the door and enter a room sufficiently lit with oil lamps, pretty and shrouded in mystery. Isn't that a wonderful feeling to be greeted with so much domestic warmth. The wife and children prepare the fish for the meal, they dine together and when the oil from the lamps is used up, everyone goes to sleep.
Oil lamps details
- diameter oval 12 cm
- usable with standard olive oil
- authentic replica of an oil lamp around 100 AD
- made of clay
- provided with a light patina of sand
- accessories: two wicks
Being very close to the everyday life of Jesus
The optical authenticity and unique appearance of the oil lamp made of clay is enhanced by a very thin layer of sand (patina). This lamp is handmade in Israel, as it was customary 200 years ago.
You can maximize the lighting effect of this oil lamp with the included wicks and a small amount of olive oil. Light this lamp in a dark room and let the mysterious atmosphere take effect on you. This experience is especially interesting with a school class. For pupils historical everyday life becomes practically experiencable.
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