Pair of Herodian Oil Lamps ca 1st century BC Item Number: 1099657 $245.00

DescriptionA pair of ancient Holy Land Herodian lamps, ca 1st century BC. Called such because they were made during the reign of King Herod of Judea (74 to 3 BC), who was put into power by the Romans. Herod has been called Herod the Great, but was more likely a madman known to massacre thousands, including his own family. Simple construction and design, but used by tens of thousands throughout the Holy Land.