Byzantine Oil Lamp: Jericho. Elaborately decorated lamp from the Islamic period in Israel but used by all faiths. The body is somewhat almond shaped with raised decorated lines of grapes, flowers and other images with a small handle. A trough from the wick hole to filler hole may be inscribed with bracnches or flowers. c 600 - 900AD.Working version made in Hebron 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches.