This ancient clay lamp fits into the palm of your hand.   It is an exact replica of those ancient lamps used at the time and place of King Herod, in the time of Jesus.  These bible lamps were made from baked clay,terra cotta.  The Herodian lamp was in use from about 50BC through the time of Christ.  It is wheel made with the spout added on afterwards.   Olive oil was used then and is still recommended as the preferred fuel for burning.  This style of lamp was common in Nazareth and other areas of the Holy Land.  It could have been the style of lamp that Mary and Joseph used for lighting.  This might have also been the lamp type that was used in the Upper Room.  While there were bronze lamps during this time, most people used lamps of clay. 

Each biblical lamp is made in Israel.  Approximate size is 3.50" by 2.5" by 1."  3 wicks are included with the purchase of the lamp but any unbleached cotton fiber may be used. These are not miniature lamps but are the actual size. 

These lamps are exact reproductions and absorb the oil that is placed into them.  They are not ceramically coated.  If you wish to purchase non-porous Herodan lamps, please look at our other offering, Herodian Bible oil Lamp with Coating