Clay, 95 grams; 103.60 x 66.86 x 40.98 mm. Circa 6th-7th century AD. An excellent pear shaped lamp from the Samaria region. The filling hole is raised up with high sides forming a conical shape with a deep trenched section that slopes down to the wick hole. A small tongue shaped handle protrudes from the back of the lamp decorated with five ribs that connect to the outer circle of the filling hole, either side of this design are two large inverted chevron type patterns that cover the back and half the sides. The front parts of the sides are detailed with a large cart wheel and a smaller circle. A beautiful lamp in good very fine condition. Ex English collection.