Hoard of Oil Lamps and Molds

A group of almond-shaped pottery oil lamps decorated with geometric and floral designs was recently discovered in Tiberias. Nearby, a hoard of intact lamp molds of unprecedented size and quality were found, as well as a kiln used for firing small objects. The kiln contained complete ceramic bars on which the objects were placed while they were being fired. The finds indicate that a pottery workshop once operated at the site. They provide a rare glimpse into the way mold-made pottery was manufactured in this region long ago.

This exhibition was created in collaboration with Dr. Oren Gutfeld and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem