This is an actual reproduction of a lamp that was used by early Christians in the Holy Land.    This particular style is an example of lamps excavated from the Holy Land.  The fuel for these lamps would have been olive oil 2000 years ago.  It can be used today just as then, with a few ounces of olive oil.   The byzantine lamps were in use until about 500 A.D. and were made from a mold.

These lamps are imported from Israel and are exact reproductions of ancient lamps.  Approximate size is 3.50 by 2.0 by 1 inch.  This is not a miniature lamp but the actual size.  

 3 wicks are included with the purchase  but any unbleached cotton fiber may be used.  The lamp burns for a few hours with each filling.

These lamps may be used  as a example in Sunday School  or religious ceremonies where you would like to recreate the lighting used by the early Christians.